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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,684.12, 337,594.68 and 142,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,684.12, 337,594.68 and 142,714.04 is: 196,904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,684.12 : 337,594.68 = 142,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,684.12/337,594.68 = 142,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,684.12x = 337,594.68 × 142,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,684.12x = 48,179,500,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179,500,665.31/244,684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,904.89

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