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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.13, 337,602.60 and 142,734.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.13, 337,602.60 and 142,734.65 is: 196,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.13 : 337,602.60 = 142,734.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.13/337,602.60 = 142,734.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.13x = 337,602.60 × 142,734.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.13x = 48,187,587,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,187,587,262.08/244,639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,974.16

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