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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,619.28, 337,578.06 and 147,809.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,619.28, 337,578.06 and 147,809.72 is: 203,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,619.28 : 337,578.06 = 147,809.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,619.28/337,578.06 = 147,809.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,619.28x = 337,578.06 × 147,809.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,619.28x = 49,897,318,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,897,318,526.74/244,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,979.50

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