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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,361.88, 337,219.39 and 148,868.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,361.88, 337,219.39 and 148,868.51 is: 205,438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,361.88 : 337,219.39 = 148,868.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,361.88/337,219.39 = 148,868.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,361.88x = 337,219.39 × 148,868.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,361.88x = 50,201,348,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201,348,132.41/244,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,438.54

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