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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,401.20, 337,268.04 and 142,420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,401.20, 337,268.04 and 142,420.16 is: 196,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,401.20 : 337,268.04 = 142,420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,401.20/337,268.04 = 142,420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,401.20x = 337,268.04 × 142,420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,401.20x = 48,033,768,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,033,768,219.69/244,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,536.55

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