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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,580.68, 337,514.29 and 149,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,580.68, 337,514.29 and 149,052.52 is: 205,688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,580.68 : 337,514.29 = 149,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,580.68/337,514.29 = 149,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,580.68x = 337,514.29 × 149,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,580.68x = 50,307,355,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,307,355,460.51/244,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,688.18

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