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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,355.88, 337,211.11 and 148,862.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,355.88, 337,211.11 and 148,862.50 is: 205,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,355.88 : 337,211.11 = 148,862.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,355.88/337,211.11 = 148,862.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,355.88x = 337,211.11 × 148,862.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,355.88x = 50,198,088,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,198,088,862.38/244,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,430.25

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