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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,501.14, 337,412.82 and 142,597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,501.14, 337,412.82 and 142,597.32 is: 196,785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,501.14 : 337,412.82 = 142,597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,501.14/337,412.82 = 142,597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,501.14x = 337,412.82 × 142,597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,501.14x = 48,114,163,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,114,163,865.64/244,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,785.03

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