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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,357.20, 337,212.42 and 148,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,357.20, 337,212.42 and 148,863.84 is: 205,431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,357.20 : 337,212.42 = 148,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,357.20/337,212.42 = 148,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,357.20x = 337,212.42 × 148,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,357.20x = 50,198,735,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,198,735,736.89/244,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,431.78

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