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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,374.23, 337,222.53 and 142,416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,374.23, 337,222.53 and 142,416.29 is: 196,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,374.23 : 337,222.53 = 142,416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,374.23/337,222.53 = 142,416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,374.23x = 337,222.53 × 142,416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,374.23x = 48,025,981,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025,981,627.01/244,374.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,526.38

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