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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,034.58, 336,593.76 and 148,547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,034.58, 336,593.76 and 148,547.40 is: 204,889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,034.58 : 336,593.76 = 148,547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,034.58/336,593.76 = 148,547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,034.58x = 336,593.76 × 148,547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,034.58x = 50,000,127,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,000,127,904.22/244,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,889.52

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