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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,206.44, 337,005.92 and 142,301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,206.44, 337,005.92 and 142,301.81 is: 196,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,206.44 : 337,005.92 = 142,301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,206.44/337,005.92 = 142,301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,206.44x = 337,005.92 × 142,301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,206.44x = 47,956,552,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,552,396.72/244,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,377.10

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