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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,594.51, 337,543.79 and 147,784.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,594.51, 337,543.79 and 147,784.84 is: 203,945.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,594.51 : 337,543.79 = 147,784.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,594.51/337,543.79 = 147,784.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,594.51x = 337,543.79 × 147,784.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,594.51x = 49,883,853,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,883,853,415.36/244,594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,945.11

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