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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,255.79, 337,076.49 and 142,278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,255.79, 337,076.49 and 142,278.62 is: 196,346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,255.79 : 337,076.49 = 142,278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,255.79/337,076.49 = 142,278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,255.79x = 337,076.49 × 142,278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,255.79x = 47,958,777,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,958,777,831.64/244,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,346.53

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