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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,476.95, 337,379.40 and 142,573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,476.95, 337,379.40 and 142,573.07 is: 196,751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,476.95 : 337,379.40 = 142,573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,476.95/337,379.40 = 142,573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,476.95x = 337,379.40 × 142,573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,476.95x = 48,101,215,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,215,125.86/244,476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,751.54

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