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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,234.12, 337,072.98 and 148,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,234.12, 337,072.98 and 148,754.68 is: 205,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,234.12 : 337,072.98 = 148,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,234.12/337,072.98 = 148,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,234.12x = 337,072.98 × 148,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,234.12x = 50,141,183,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,141,183,276.55/244,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,299.67

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