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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,934.55, 338,046.57 and 149,496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,934.55, 338,046.57 and 149,496.71 is: 206,327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,934.55 : 338,046.57 = 149,496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,934.55/338,046.57 = 149,496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,934.55x = 338,046.57 × 149,496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,934.55x = 50,536,848,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,536,848,351.55/244,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,327.97

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