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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,402.08, 337,296.60 and 142,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,402.08, 337,296.60 and 142,422 is: 196,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,402.08 : 337,296.60 = 142,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,402.08/337,296.60 = 142,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,402.08x = 337,296.60 × 142,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,402.08x = 48,038,456,365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,038,456,365.20/244,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,555.02

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