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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,614.38, 337,568.45 and 142,709.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,614.38, 337,568.45 and 142,709.90 is: 196,940.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,614.38 : 337,568.45 = 142,709.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,614.38/337,568.45 = 142,709.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,614.38x = 337,568.45 × 142,709.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,614.38x = 48,174,357,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,174,357,341.26/244,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,940.01

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