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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,922.18, 338,042.34 and 141,560.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,922.18, 338,042.34 and 141,560.78 is: 195,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,922.18 : 338,042.34 = 141,560.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,922.18/338,042.34 = 141,560.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,922.18x = 338,042.34 × 141,560.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,922.18x = 47,853,535,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,853,535,633.21/244,922.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,382.62

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