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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,619.14, 337,575 and 142,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,619.14, 337,575 and 142,714.66 is: 196,946.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,619.14 : 337,575 = 142,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,619.14/337,575 = 142,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,619.14x = 337,575 × 142,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,619.14x = 48,176,901,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176,901,349.50/244,619.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,946.57

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