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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,603.82, 337,489.11 and 141,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,603.82, 337,489.11 and 141,212.72 is: 194,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,603.82 : 337,489.11 = 141,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,603.82/337,489.11 = 141,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,603.82x = 337,489.11 × 141,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,603.82x = 47,657,753,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,657,753,506.03/244,603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,836.51

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