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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,290.47, 337,093.62 and 142,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,290.47, 337,093.62 and 142,294.59 is: 196,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,290.47 : 337,093.62 = 142,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,290.47/337,093.62 = 142,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,290.47x = 337,093.62 × 142,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,290.47x = 47,966,597,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,597,915.91/244,290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,350.68

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