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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,751.06, 337,777.84 and 142,809.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,751.06, 337,777.84 and 142,809.37 is: 197,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,751.06 : 337,777.84 = 142,809.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,751.06/337,777.84 = 142,809.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,751.06x = 337,777.84 × 142,809.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,751.06x = 48,237,839,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237,839,864.43/244,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,089.40

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