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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,587.72, 337,534.74 and 142,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,587.72, 337,534.74 and 142,610.40 is: 196,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,587.72 : 337,534.74 = 142,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,587.72/337,534.74 = 142,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,587.72x = 337,534.74 × 142,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,587.72x = 48,135,964,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,135,964,285.30/244,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,804.50

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