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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,593.60, 337,539.06 and 142,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,593.60, 337,539.06 and 142,623.54 is: 196,820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,593.60 : 337,539.06 = 142,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,593.60/337,539.06 = 142,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,593.60x = 337,539.06 × 142,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,593.60x = 48,141,015,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141,015,625.47/244,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,820.42

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