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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,357.13, 337,212.83 and 148,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,357.13, 337,212.83 and 148,863.76 is: 205,431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,357.13 : 337,212.83 = 148,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,357.13/337,212.83 = 148,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,357.13x = 337,212.83 × 148,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,357.13x = 50,198,769,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,198,769,323.17/244,357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,431.98

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