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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,207.44, 337,007.30 and 142,302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,207.44, 337,007.30 and 142,302.81 is: 196,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,207.44 : 337,007.30 = 142,302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,207.44/337,007.30 = 142,302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,207.44x = 337,007.30 × 142,302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,207.44x = 47,957,085,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,085,780.51/244,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,378.48

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