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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,643.48, 337,607.90 and 142,649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,643.48, 337,607.90 and 142,649.26 is: 196,855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,643.48 : 337,607.90 = 142,649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,643.48/337,607.90 = 142,649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,643.48x = 337,607.90 × 142,649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,643.48x = 48,159,517,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159,517,105.15/244,643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,855.92

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