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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,172.50, 336,962.50 and 147,376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,172.50, 336,962.50 and 147,376.49 is: 203,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,172.50 : 336,962.50 = 147,376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,172.50/336,962.50 = 147,376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,172.50x = 336,962.50 × 147,376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,172.50x = 49,660,348,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,660,348,458.37/244,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,382.24

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