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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,231.63, 337,043.15 and 142,254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,231.63, 337,043.15 and 142,254.45 is: 196,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,231.63 : 337,043.15 = 142,254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,231.63/337,043.15 = 142,254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,231.63x = 337,043.15 × 142,254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,231.63x = 47,945,888,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,888,772.13/244,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,313.18

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