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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.62, 337,537.46 and 142,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.62, 337,537.46 and 142,687.56 is: 196,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.62 : 337,537.46 = 142,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.62/337,537.46 = 142,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.62x = 337,537.46 × 142,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.62x = 48,162,396,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,162,396,576.00/244,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,909.43

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