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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,400.90, 337,272.46 and 142,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,400.90, 337,272.46 and 142,486.70 is: 196,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,400.90 : 337,272.46 = 142,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,400.90/337,272.46 = 142,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,400.90x = 337,272.46 × 142,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,400.90x = 48,056,837,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,056,837,783.70/244,400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,631.19

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