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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,590.83, 337,538.81 and 147,781.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,590.83, 337,538.81 and 147,781.22 is: 203,940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,590.83 : 337,538.81 = 147,781.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,590.83/337,538.81 = 147,781.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,590.83x = 337,538.81 × 147,781.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,590.83x = 49,881,894,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881,894,712.55/244,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,940.16

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