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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,752.50, 337,779.82 and 142,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,752.50, 337,779.82 and 142,810.80 is: 197,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,752.50 : 337,779.82 = 142,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,752.50/337,779.82 = 142,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,752.50x = 337,779.82 × 142,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,752.50x = 48,238,606,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238,606,318.06/244,752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,091.37

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