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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,788.43, 337,917.69 and 149,333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,788.43, 337,917.69 and 149,333.17 is: 206,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,788.43 : 337,917.69 = 149,333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,788.43/337,917.69 = 149,333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,788.43x = 337,917.69 × 149,333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,788.43x = 50,462,319,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,462,319,846.78/244,788.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,146.67

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