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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,032.58, 336,591.01 and 148,545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,032.58, 336,591.01 and 148,545.39 is: 204,886.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,032.58 : 336,591.01 = 148,545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,032.58/336,591.01 = 148,545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,032.58x = 336,591.01 × 148,545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,032.58x = 49,999,042,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,999,042,850.94/244,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,886.75

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