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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.58, 337,382.57 and 147,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.58, 337,382.57 and 147,706.26 is: 203,785.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.58 : 337,382.57 = 147,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.58/337,382.57 = 147,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.58x = 337,382.57 × 147,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.58x = 49,833,515,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,833,515,916.98/244,538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,785.91

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