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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,381.14, 337,240.44 and 142,400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,381.14, 337,240.44 and 142,400.25 is: 196,509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,381.14 : 337,240.44 = 142,400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,381.14/337,240.44 = 142,400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,381.14x = 337,240.44 × 142,400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,381.14x = 48,023,122,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023,122,966.11/244,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,509.12

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