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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,592.62, 337,538.84 and 142,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,592.62, 337,538.84 and 142,688.56 is: 196,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,592.62 : 337,538.84 = 142,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,592.62/337,538.84 = 142,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,592.62x = 337,538.84 × 142,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,592.62x = 48,162,931,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,162,931,023.67/244,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,910.81

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