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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,012.41, 336,718.74 and 148,508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,012.41, 336,718.74 and 148,508.55 is: 204,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,012.41 : 336,718.74 = 148,508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,012.41/336,718.74 = 148,508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,012.41x = 336,718.74 × 148,508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,012.41x = 50,005,611,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,005,611,835.23/244,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,930.61

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