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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,579.68, 337,512.92 and 149,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,579.68, 337,512.92 and 149,051.52 is: 205,686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,579.68 : 337,512.92 = 149,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,579.68/337,512.92 = 149,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,579.68x = 337,512.92 × 149,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,579.68x = 50,306,813,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306,813,000.38/244,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,686.81

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