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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,533.12, 337,464.36 and 142,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,533.12, 337,464.36 and 142,623.72 is: 196,825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,533.12 : 337,464.36 = 142,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,533.12/337,464.36 = 142,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,533.12x = 337,464.36 × 142,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,533.12x = 48,130,422,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130,422,390.62/244,533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,825.78

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