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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.08, 337,539.15 and 147,781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.08, 337,539.15 and 147,781.47 is: 203,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.08 : 337,539.15 = 147,781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.08/337,539.15 = 147,781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.08x = 337,539.15 × 147,781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.08x = 49,882,031,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882,031,769.55/244,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,940.52

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