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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,468.68, 337,366.17 and 148,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,468.68, 337,366.17 and 148,975.62 is: 205,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,468.68 : 337,366.17 = 148,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,468.68/337,366.17 = 148,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,468.68x = 337,366.17 × 148,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,468.68x = 50,259,334,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259,334,342.78/244,468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,585.98

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