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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,623.18, 337,602.65 and 142,681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,623.18, 337,602.65 and 142,681.64 is: 196,913.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,623.18 : 337,602.65 = 142,681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,623.18/337,602.65 = 142,681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,623.18x = 337,602.65 × 142,681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,623.18x = 48,169,699,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,169,699,770.35/244,623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,913.88

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