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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,501.29, 337,412.31 and 142,519.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,501.29, 337,412.31 and 142,519.05 is: 196,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,501.29 : 337,412.31 = 142,519.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,501.29/337,412.31 = 142,519.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,501.29x = 337,412.31 × 142,519.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,501.29x = 48,087,679,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087,679,479.85/244,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,676.59

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