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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,613.13, 337,566.72 and 142,708.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,613.13, 337,566.72 and 142,708.65 is: 196,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,613.13 : 337,566.72 = 142,708.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,613.13/337,566.72 = 142,708.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,613.13x = 337,566.72 × 142,708.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,613.13x = 48,173,690,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,173,690,896.13/244,613.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,938.29

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