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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,464.26, 337,380.10 and 143,881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,464.26, 337,380.10 and 143,881.70 is: 198,568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,464.26 : 337,380.10 = 143,881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,464.26/337,380.10 = 143,881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,464.26x = 337,380.10 × 143,881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,464.26x = 48,542,822,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,542,822,334.17/244,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,568.18

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