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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,408.69, 337,283.19 and 142,494.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,408.69, 337,283.19 and 142,494.49 is: 196,641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,408.69 : 337,283.19 = 142,494.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,408.69/337,283.19 = 142,494.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,408.69x = 337,283.19 × 142,494.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,408.69x = 48,060,996,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060,996,144.62/244,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,641.93

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