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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,301.96, 336,996.95 and 142,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,301.96, 336,996.95 and 142,316.68 is: 196,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,301.96 : 336,996.95 = 142,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,301.96/336,996.95 = 142,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,301.96x = 336,996.95 × 142,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,301.96x = 47,960,285,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,960,285,409.14/244,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,315.60

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