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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,640.25, 337,604.15 and 142,735.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,640.25, 337,604.15 and 142,735.77 is: 196,975.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,640.25 : 337,604.15 = 142,735.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,640.25/337,604.15 = 142,735.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,640.25x = 337,604.15 × 142,735.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,640.25x = 48,188,188,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,188,188,662.28/244,640.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,975.72

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