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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,787.43, 337,916.31 and 149,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,787.43, 337,916.31 and 149,332.17 is: 206,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,787.43 : 337,916.31 = 149,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,787.43/337,916.31 = 149,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,787.43x = 337,916.31 × 149,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,787.43x = 50,461,775,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461,775,850.69/244,787.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,145.29

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