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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,034.78, 336,820.68 and 148,572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,034.78, 336,820.68 and 148,572.23 is: 205,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,034.78 : 336,820.68 = 148,572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,034.78/336,820.68 = 148,572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,034.78x = 336,820.68 × 148,572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,034.78x = 50,042,197,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042,197,853.61/244,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,061.75

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