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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,617.74, 337,609.38 and 149,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,617.74, 337,609.38 and 149,179.79 is: 205,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,617.74 : 337,609.38 = 149,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,617.74/337,609.38 = 149,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,617.74x = 337,609.38 × 149,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,617.74x = 50,364,494,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364,494,722.38/244,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,890.61

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