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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.86, 337,589.82 and 147,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.86, 337,589.82 and 147,818.28 is: 203,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.86 : 337,589.82 = 147,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.86/337,589.82 = 147,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.86x = 337,589.82 × 147,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.86x = 49,901,946,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901,946,537.91/244,627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,991.26

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