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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,359.38, 337,215.94 and 148,866.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,359.38, 337,215.94 and 148,866.01 is: 205,435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,359.38 : 337,215.94 = 148,866.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,359.38/337,215.94 = 148,866.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,359.38x = 337,215.94 × 148,866.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,359.38x = 50,199,990,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199,990,280.99/244,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,435.08

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