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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,905.73, 338,129.34 and 149,467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,905.73, 338,129.34 and 149,467.78 is: 206,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,905.73 : 338,129.34 = 149,467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,905.73/338,129.34 = 149,467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,905.73x = 338,129.34 × 149,467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,905.73x = 50,539,441,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,539,441,664.82/244,905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,362.84

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