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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,488.09, 337,402.33 and 142,497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,488.09, 337,402.33 and 142,497.12 is: 196,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,488.09 : 337,402.33 = 142,497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,488.09/337,402.33 = 142,497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,488.09x = 337,402.33 × 142,497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,488.09x = 48,078,859,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,078,859,380.76/244,488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,651.13

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