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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,371.89, 337,227.67 and 142,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,371.89, 337,227.67 and 142,391 is: 196,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,371.89 : 337,227.67 = 142,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,371.89/337,227.67 = 142,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,371.89x = 337,227.67 × 142,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,371.89x = 48,018,185,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018,185,158.97/244,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,496.35

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