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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,518.75, 337,436.79 and 142,614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,518.75, 337,436.79 and 142,614.57 is: 196,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,518.75 : 337,436.79 = 142,614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,518.75/337,436.79 = 142,614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,518.75x = 337,436.79 × 142,614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,518.75x = 48,123,403,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,403,438.61/244,518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,808.64

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