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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,547.40, 337,478.86 and 147,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,547.40, 337,478.86 and 147,737.80 is: 203,880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,547.40 : 337,478.86 = 147,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,547.40/337,478.86 = 147,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,547.40x = 337,478.86 × 147,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,547.40x = 49,858,384,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,384,929.43/244,547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,880.25

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