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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,222.43, 337,017.11 and 142,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,222.43, 337,017.11 and 142,251.12 is: 196,300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,222.43 : 337,017.11 = 142,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,222.43/337,017.11 = 142,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,222.43x = 337,017.11 × 142,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,222.43x = 47,941,060,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,941,060,645.41/244,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,300.81

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