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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,185.84, 337,004.28 and 148,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,185.84, 337,004.28 and 148,748.40 is: 205,289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,185.84 : 337,004.28 = 148,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,185.84/337,004.28 = 148,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,185.84x = 337,004.28 × 148,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,185.84x = 50,128,847,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,128,847,443.15/244,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,289.74

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