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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,459.89, 337,355.28 and 142,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,459.89, 337,355.28 and 142,477.65 is: 196,619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,459.89 : 337,355.28 = 142,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,459.89/337,355.28 = 142,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,459.89x = 337,355.28 × 142,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,459.89x = 48,065,587,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,065,587,509.49/244,459.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,619.53

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