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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,329.40, 337,159.02 and 143,707.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,329.40, 337,159.02 and 143,707.96 is: 198,307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,329.40 : 337,159.02 = 143,707.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,329.40/337,159.02 = 143,707.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,329.40x = 337,159.02 × 143,707.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,329.40x = 48,452,434,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,452,434,959.80/244,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,307.84

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