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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,354.88, 337,209.73 and 148,861.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,354.88, 337,209.73 and 148,861.50 is: 205,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,354.88 : 337,209.73 = 148,861.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,354.88/337,209.73 = 148,861.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,354.88x = 337,209.73 × 148,861.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,354.88x = 50,197,545,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,197,545,423.05/244,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,428.87

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