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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,482.88, 337,387.60 and 142,579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,482.88, 337,387.60 and 142,579.02 is: 196,759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,482.88 : 337,387.60 = 142,579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,482.88/337,387.60 = 142,579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,482.88x = 337,387.60 × 142,579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,482.88x = 48,104,393,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104,393,368.15/244,482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,759.76

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