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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,616.61, 337,607.82 and 149,178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,616.61, 337,607.82 and 149,178.66 is: 205,889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,616.61 : 337,607.82 = 149,178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,616.61/337,607.82 = 149,178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,616.61x = 337,607.82 × 149,178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,616.61x = 50,363,880,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,363,880,505.08/244,616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,889.05

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