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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,554.40, 337,488.52 and 147,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,554.40, 337,488.52 and 147,744.80 is: 203,889.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,554.40 : 337,488.52 = 147,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,554.40/337,488.52 = 147,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,554.40x = 337,488.52 × 147,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,554.40x = 49,862,173,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,862,173,889.70/244,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,889.91

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