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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,588.72, 337,536.12 and 142,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,588.72, 337,536.12 and 142,611.40 is: 196,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,588.72 : 337,536.12 = 142,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,588.72/337,536.12 = 142,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,588.72x = 337,536.12 × 142,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,588.72x = 48,136,498,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136,498,623.77/244,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,805.88

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