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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,592.08, 337,540.53 and 147,782.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,592.08, 337,540.53 and 147,782.47 is: 203,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,592.08 : 337,540.53 = 147,782.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,592.08/337,540.53 = 147,782.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,592.08x = 337,540.53 × 147,782.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,592.08x = 49,882,573,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882,573,248.51/244,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,941.90

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