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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,117.48, 336,947.94 and 143,582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,117.48, 336,947.94 and 143,582.44 is: 198,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,117.48 : 336,947.94 = 143,582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,117.48/336,947.94 = 143,582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,117.48x = 336,947.94 × 143,582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,117.48x = 48,379,807,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,379,807,378.17/244,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,182.48

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