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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,364.86, 337,218.04 and 142,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,364.86, 337,218.04 and 142,383.98 is: 196,486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,364.86 : 337,218.04 = 142,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,364.86/337,218.04 = 142,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,364.86x = 337,218.04 × 142,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,364.86x = 48,014,446,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,014,446,663.00/244,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,486.71

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