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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.13, 337,569.48 and 142,710.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.13, 337,569.48 and 142,710.65 is: 196,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.13 : 337,569.48 = 142,710.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.13/337,569.48 = 142,710.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.13x = 337,569.48 × 142,710.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.13x = 48,174,758,223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,174,758,223.11/244,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,941.04

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