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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,465.24, 337,381.50 and 143,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,465.24, 337,381.50 and 143,882.68 is: 198,569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,465.24 : 337,381.50 = 143,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,465.24/337,381.50 = 143,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,465.24x = 337,381.50 × 143,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,465.24x = 48,543,354,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543,354,402.42/244,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,569.56

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