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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.77, 337,540.10 and 147,782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.77, 337,540.10 and 147,782.16 is: 203,941.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.77 : 337,540.10 = 147,782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.77/337,540.10 = 147,782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.77x = 337,540.10 × 147,782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.77x = 49,882,404,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882,404,325.71/244,591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,941.46

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