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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,031.58, 336,589.63 and 148,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,031.58, 336,589.63 and 148,544.39 is: 204,885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,031.58 : 336,589.63 = 148,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,031.58/336,589.63 = 148,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,031.58x = 336,589.63 × 148,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,031.58x = 49,998,501,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998,501,738.79/244,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,885.37

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