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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,485.21, 337,390.74 and 142,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,485.21, 337,390.74 and 142,581.36 is: 196,762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,485.21 : 337,390.74 = 142,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,485.21/337,390.74 = 142,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,485.21x = 337,390.74 × 142,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,485.21x = 48,105,630,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,105,630,560.61/244,485.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,762.95

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