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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,491.14, 337,400.88 and 149,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,491.14, 337,400.88 and 149,006.72 is: 205,631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,491.14 : 337,400.88 = 149,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,491.14/337,400.88 = 149,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,491.14x = 337,400.88 × 149,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,491.14x = 50,274,998,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,274,998,453.91/244,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,631.17

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