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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,475.44, 337,377.33 and 142,571.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,475.44, 337,377.33 and 142,571.57 is: 196,749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,475.44 : 337,377.33 = 142,571.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,475.44/337,377.33 = 142,571.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,475.44x = 337,377.33 × 142,571.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,475.44x = 48,100,413,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,100,413,933.62/244,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,749.47

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