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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,461.95, 337,427.79 and 147,650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,461.95, 337,427.79 and 147,650.42 is: 203,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,461.95 : 337,427.79 = 147,650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,461.95/337,427.79 = 147,650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,461.95x = 337,427.79 × 147,650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,461.95x = 49,821,356,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,821,356,310.43/244,461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,800.05

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