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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,930.53, 338,041.03 and 149,492.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,930.53, 338,041.03 and 149,492.69 is: 206,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,930.53 : 338,041.03 = 149,492.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,930.53/338,041.03 = 149,492.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,930.53x = 338,041.03 × 149,492.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,930.53x = 50,534,661,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534,661,214.87/244,930.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,322.43

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