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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,207.68, 337,017 and 142,216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,207.68, 337,017 and 142,216.72 is: 196,265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,207.68 : 337,017 = 142,216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,207.68/337,017 = 142,216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,207.68x = 337,017 × 142,216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,207.68x = 47,929,452,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,929,452,324.24/244,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,265.13

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