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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,942.70, 337,998.96 and 142,977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,942.70, 337,998.96 and 142,977.06 is: 197,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,942.70 : 337,998.96 = 142,977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,942.70/337,998.96 = 142,977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,942.70x = 337,998.96 × 142,977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,942.70x = 48,326,097,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,326,097,583.86/244,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,295.52

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