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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,586.72, 337,533.36 and 142,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,586.72, 337,533.36 and 142,609.40 is: 196,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,586.72 : 337,533.36 = 142,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,586.72/337,533.36 = 142,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,586.72x = 337,533.36 × 142,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,586.72x = 48,135,429,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,135,429,949.58/244,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,803.12

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