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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,648.08, 337,615.92 and 142,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,648.08, 337,615.92 and 142,744.32 is: 196,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,648.08 : 337,615.92 = 142,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,648.08/337,615.92 = 142,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,648.08x = 337,615.92 × 142,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,648.08x = 48,192,754,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192,754,921.57/244,648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,988.08

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