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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,216.43, 337,029.12 and 142,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,216.43, 337,029.12 and 142,225.43 is: 196,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,216.43 : 337,029.12 = 142,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,216.43/337,029.12 = 142,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,216.43x = 337,029.12 × 142,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,216.43x = 47,934,111,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,111,514.52/244,216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,277.18

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