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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,622.18, 337,601.27 and 142,680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,622.18, 337,601.27 and 142,680.64 is: 196,912.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,622.18 : 337,601.27 = 142,680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,622.18/337,601.27 = 142,680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,622.18x = 337,601.27 × 142,680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,622.18x = 48,169,164,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,169,164,611.54/244,622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,912.50

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