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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,649.16, 337,611.78 and 142,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,649.16, 337,611.78 and 142,733.88 is: 196,970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,649.16 : 337,611.78 = 142,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,649.16/337,611.78 = 142,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,649.16x = 337,611.78 × 142,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,649.16x = 48,188,639,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,188,639,293.11/244,649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,970.39

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