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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,917.33, 338,035.65 and 141,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,917.33, 338,035.65 and 141,555.92 is: 195,375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,917.33 : 338,035.65 = 141,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,917.33/338,035.65 = 141,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,917.33x = 338,035.65 × 141,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,917.33x = 47,850,945,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850,945,738.37/244,917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,375.91

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