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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.88, 337,603.64 and 142,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.88, 337,603.64 and 142,735.40 is: 196,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.88 : 337,603.64 = 142,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.88/337,603.64 = 142,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.88x = 337,603.64 × 142,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.88x = 48,187,988,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,187,988,195.16/244,639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,975.20

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