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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.58, 337,539.84 and 147,781.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.58, 337,539.84 and 147,781.97 is: 203,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.58 : 337,539.84 = 147,781.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.58/337,539.84 = 147,781.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.58x = 337,539.84 × 147,781.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.58x = 49,882,300,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882,300,820.99/244,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,941.20

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