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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,408.44, 337,282.85 and 142,494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,408.44, 337,282.85 and 142,494.24 is: 196,641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,408.44 : 337,282.85 = 142,494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,408.44/337,282.85 = 142,494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,408.44x = 337,282.85 × 142,494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,408.44x = 48,060,861,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060,861,820.11/244,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,641.58

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