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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,735.02, 337,735.26 and 142,830.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,735.02, 337,735.26 and 142,830.87 is: 197,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,735.02 : 337,735.26 = 142,830.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,735.02/337,735.26 = 142,830.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,735.02x = 337,735.26 × 142,830.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,735.02x = 48,239,021,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,021,015.48/244,735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,107.14

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