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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,522.50, 337,441.98 and 142,618.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,522.50, 337,441.98 and 142,618.34 is: 196,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,522.50 : 337,441.98 = 142,618.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,522.50/337,441.98 = 142,618.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,522.50x = 337,441.98 × 142,618.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,522.50x = 48,125,413,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,413,346.70/244,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,813.84

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