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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,691.77, 337,655.35 and 147,876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,691.77, 337,655.35 and 147,876.02 is: 204,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,691.77 : 337,655.35 = 147,876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,691.77/337,655.35 = 147,876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,691.77x = 337,655.35 × 147,876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,691.77x = 49,931,129,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,931,129,289.71/244,691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,057.25

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