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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,616.24, 337,607.30 and 149,178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,616.24, 337,607.30 and 149,178.29 is: 205,888.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,616.24 : 337,607.30 = 149,178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,616.24/337,607.30 = 149,178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,616.24x = 337,607.30 × 149,178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,616.24x = 50,363,680,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,363,680,922.48/244,616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,888.55

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