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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,590.92, 337,538.92 and 147,781.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,590.92, 337,538.92 and 147,781.31 is: 203,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,590.92 : 337,538.92 = 147,781.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,590.92/337,538.92 = 147,781.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,590.92x = 337,538.92 × 147,781.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,590.92x = 49,881,944,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881,944,307.82/244,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,940.30

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