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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,811.94, 337,842.81 and 142,900.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,811.94, 337,842.81 and 142,900.98 is: 197,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,811.94 : 337,842.81 = 142,900.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,811.94/337,842.81 = 142,900.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,811.94x = 337,842.81 × 142,900.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,811.94x = 48,278,068,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,068,634.95/244,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,204.71

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