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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,521.25, 337,440.24 and 142,617.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,521.25, 337,440.24 and 142,617.07 is: 196,812.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,521.25 : 337,440.24 = 142,617.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,521.25/337,440.24 = 142,617.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,521.25x = 337,440.24 × 142,617.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,521.25x = 48,124,738,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,124,738,328.90/244,521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,812.09

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