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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,255.29, 337,075.80 and 142,278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,255.29, 337,075.80 and 142,278.12 is: 196,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,255.29 : 337,075.80 = 142,278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,255.29/337,075.80 = 142,278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,255.29x = 337,075.80 × 142,278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,255.29x = 47,958,511,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,958,511,121.50/244,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,345.84

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