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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.13, 337,565.34 and 142,707.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.13, 337,565.34 and 142,707.65 is: 196,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.13 : 337,565.34 = 142,707.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.13/337,565.34 = 142,707.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.13x = 337,565.34 × 142,707.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.13x = 48,173,154,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,173,154,705.02/244,612.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,936.90

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