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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,498.28, 337,427.04 and 143,915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,498.28, 337,427.04 and 143,915.72 is: 198,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,498.28 : 337,427.04 = 143,915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,498.28/337,427.04 = 143,915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,498.28x = 337,427.04 × 143,915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,498.28x = 48,561,055,409.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,561,055,409.07/244,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,615.12

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