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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,473.19, 337,374.21 and 142,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,473.19, 337,374.21 and 142,569.32 is: 196,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,473.19 : 337,374.21 = 142,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,473.19/337,374.21 = 142,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,473.19x = 337,374.21 × 142,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,473.19x = 48,099,210,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,099,210,553.00/244,473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,746.36

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