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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.92, 337,540.30 and 147,782.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.92, 337,540.30 and 147,782.31 is: 203,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.92 : 337,540.30 = 147,782.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.92/337,540.30 = 147,782.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.92x = 337,540.30 × 147,782.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.92x = 49,882,485,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882,485,252.09/244,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,941.67

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