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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,585.72, 337,531.98 and 142,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,585.72, 337,531.98 and 142,608.40 is: 196,801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,585.72 : 337,531.98 = 142,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,585.72/337,531.98 = 142,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,585.72x = 337,531.98 × 142,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,585.72x = 48,134,895,616.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134,895,616.63/244,585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,801.74

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