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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,286.64, 365,994.99 and 149,470.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,286.64, 365,994.99 and 149,470.47 is: 223,939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,286.64 : 365,994.99 = 149,470.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,286.64/365,994.99 = 149,470.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,286.64x = 365,994.99 × 149,470.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,286.64x = 54,705,443,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705,443,172.95/244,286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,939.56

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