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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,737.02, 337,738.02 and 142,832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,737.02, 337,738.02 and 142,832.87 is: 197,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,737.02 : 337,738.02 = 142,832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,737.02/337,738.02 = 142,832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,737.02x = 337,738.02 × 142,832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,737.02x = 48,240,090,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,240,090,704.72/244,737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,109.90

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