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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,924.05, 338,044.94 and 141,562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,924.05, 338,044.94 and 141,562.65 is: 195,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,924.05 : 338,044.94 = 141,562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,924.05/338,044.94 = 141,562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,924.05x = 338,044.94 × 141,562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,924.05x = 47,854,536,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854,536,817.68/244,924.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,385.21

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