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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,927.10, 337,940.25 and 142,894.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,927.10, 337,940.25 and 142,894.33 is: 197,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,927.10 : 337,940.25 = 142,894.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,927.10/337,940.25 = 142,894.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,927.10x = 337,940.25 × 142,894.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,927.10x = 48,289,745,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,289,745,026.86/244,927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,159.66

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