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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,384.08, 337,271.76 and 142,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,384.08, 337,271.76 and 142,404 is: 196,530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,384.08 : 337,271.76 = 142,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,384.08/337,271.76 = 142,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,384.08x = 337,271.76 × 142,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,384.08x = 48,028,847,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028,847,711.04/244,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,530.18

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