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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,735.52, 337,735.95 and 142,831.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,735.52, 337,735.95 and 142,831.37 is: 197,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,735.52 : 337,735.95 = 142,831.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,735.52/337,735.95 = 142,831.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,735.52x = 337,735.95 × 142,831.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,735.52x = 48,239,288,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,288,436.75/244,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,107.83

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