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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,382.40, 337,138.20 and 148,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,382.40, 337,138.20 and 148,883.40 is: 205,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,382.40 : 337,138.20 = 148,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,382.40/337,138.20 = 148,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,382.40x = 337,138.20 × 148,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,382.40x = 50,194,281,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,194,281,485.88/244,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,392.37

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