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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,498.88, 337,328.64 and 142,500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,498.88, 337,328.64 and 142,500.96 is: 196,604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,498.88 : 337,328.64 = 142,500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,498.88/337,328.64 = 142,500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,498.88x = 337,328.64 × 142,500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,498.88x = 48,069,655,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069,655,035.49/244,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,604.81

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