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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,618.28, 337,576.68 and 147,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,618.28, 337,576.68 and 147,808.72 is: 203,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,618.28 : 337,576.68 = 147,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,618.28/337,576.68 = 147,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,618.28x = 337,576.68 × 147,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,618.28x = 49,896,776,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,896,776,972.65/244,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,978.12

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