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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,351.92, 337,205.21 and 148,858.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,351.92, 337,205.21 and 148,858.61 is: 205,424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,351.92 : 337,205.21 = 148,858.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,351.92/337,205.21 = 148,858.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,351.92x = 337,205.21 × 148,858.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,351.92x = 50,195,898,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,195,898,944.08/244,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,424.61

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