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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,809.19, 337,839.02 and 142,898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,809.19, 337,839.02 and 142,898.23 is: 197,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,809.19 : 337,839.02 = 142,898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,809.19/337,839.02 = 142,898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,809.19x = 337,839.02 × 142,898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,809.19x = 48,276,597,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,276,597,982.93/244,809.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,200.92

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