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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.49, 337,602.38 and 142,645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.49, 337,602.38 and 142,645.25 is: 196,850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.49 : 337,602.38 = 142,645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.49/337,602.38 = 142,645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.49x = 337,602.38 × 142,645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.49x = 48,157,375,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157,375,895.70/244,639.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,850.38

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