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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,373.23, 337,221.15 and 142,415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,373.23, 337,221.15 and 142,415.29 is: 196,525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,373.23 : 337,221.15 = 142,415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,373.23/337,221.15 = 142,415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,373.23x = 337,221.15 × 142,415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,373.23x = 48,025,447,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025,447,871.38/244,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,525.00

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