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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,372.23, 337,219.77 and 142,414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,372.23, 337,219.77 and 142,414.29 is: 196,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,372.23 : 337,219.77 = 142,414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,372.23/337,219.77 = 142,414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,372.23x = 337,219.77 × 142,414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,372.23x = 48,024,914,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,024,914,118.51/244,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,523.62

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