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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,214.93, 337,027.05 and 142,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,214.93, 337,027.05 and 142,223.93 is: 196,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,214.93 : 337,027.05 = 142,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,214.93/337,027.05 = 142,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,214.93x = 337,027.05 × 142,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,214.93x = 47,933,309,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933,309,882.17/244,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,275.10

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