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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,426.48, 337,211.04 and 142,436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,426.48, 337,211.04 and 142,436.68 is: 196,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,426.48 : 337,211.04 = 142,436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,426.48/337,211.04 = 142,436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,426.48x = 337,211.04 × 142,436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,426.48x = 48,031,220,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031,220,996.95/244,426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,505.80

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