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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,462.26, 337,377.34 and 143,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,462.26, 337,377.34 and 143,879.70 is: 198,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,462.26 : 337,377.34 = 143,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,462.26/337,377.34 = 143,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,462.26x = 337,377.34 × 143,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,462.26x = 48,541,750,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,541,750,466.00/244,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,565.42

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