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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,548.16, 337,479.90 and 147,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,548.16, 337,479.90 and 147,738.56 is: 203,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,548.16 : 337,479.90 = 147,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,548.16/337,479.90 = 147,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,548.16x = 337,479.90 × 147,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,548.16x = 49,858,792,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,792,767.54/244,548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,881.29

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