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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,203.20, 365,721.60 and 149,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,203.20, 365,721.60 and 149,724.80 is: 224,229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,203.20 : 365,721.60 = 149,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,203.20/365,721.60 = 149,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,203.20x = 365,721.60 × 149,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,203.20x = 54,757,593,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757,593,415.68/244,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,229.63

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