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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,628.36, 337,590.51 and 147,818.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,628.36, 337,590.51 and 147,818.78 is: 203,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,628.36 : 337,590.51 = 147,818.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,628.36/337,590.51 = 147,818.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,628.36x = 337,590.51 × 147,818.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,628.36x = 49,902,217,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,902,217,327.78/244,628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,991.95

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