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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,402.20, 337,269.42 and 142,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,402.20, 337,269.42 and 142,421.16 is: 196,537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,402.20 : 337,269.42 = 142,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,402.20/337,269.42 = 142,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,402.20x = 337,269.42 × 142,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,402.20x = 48,034,302,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,302,028.93/244,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,537.93

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