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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,673.41, 337,645.23 and 142,758.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,673.41, 337,645.23 and 142,758.13 is: 197,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,673.41 : 337,645.23 = 142,758.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,673.41/337,645.23 = 142,758.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,673.41x = 337,645.23 × 142,758.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,673.41x = 48,201,601,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,201,601,638.22/244,673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,003.84

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