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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,551.04, 337,483.86 and 147,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,551.04, 337,483.86 and 147,741.43 is: 203,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,551.04 : 337,483.86 = 147,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,551.04/337,483.86 = 147,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,551.04x = 337,483.86 × 147,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,551.04x = 49,860,348,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860,348,078.32/244,551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,885.24

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