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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,499.88, 337,330.02 and 142,501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,499.88, 337,330.02 and 142,501.96 is: 196,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,499.88 : 337,330.02 = 142,501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,499.88/337,330.02 = 142,501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,499.88x = 337,330.02 × 142,501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,499.88x = 48,070,189,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070,189,016.84/244,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,606.19

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