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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,621.44, 337,543.04 and 142,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,621.44, 337,543.04 and 142,677.76 is: 196,875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,621.44 : 337,543.04 = 142,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,621.44/337,543.04 = 142,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,621.44x = 337,543.04 × 142,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,621.44x = 48,159,884,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159,884,850.79/244,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,875.16

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