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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,547.84, 337,479.47 and 147,738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,547.84, 337,479.47 and 147,738.24 is: 203,880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,547.84 : 337,479.47 = 147,738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,547.84/337,479.47 = 147,738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,547.84x = 337,479.47 × 147,738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,547.84x = 49,858,622,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,622,933.93/244,547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,880.86

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