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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,758.60, 337,766.58 and 142,854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,758.60, 337,766.58 and 142,854.12 is: 197,138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,758.60 : 337,766.58 = 142,854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,758.60/337,766.58 = 142,854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,758.60x = 337,766.58 × 142,854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,758.60x = 48,251,347,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,347,551.31/244,758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,138.52

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