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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,686.87, 337,598.46 and 142,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,686.87, 337,598.46 and 142,716.78 is: 196,908.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,686.87 : 337,598.46 = 142,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,686.87/337,598.46 = 142,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,686.87x = 337,598.46 × 142,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,686.87x = 48,180,965,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,180,965,144.16/244,686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,908.67

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