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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,956.96, 338,016.24 and 149,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,956.96, 338,016.24 and 149,487.12 is: 206,277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,956.96 : 338,016.24 = 149,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,956.96/338,016.24 = 149,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,956.96x = 338,016.24 × 149,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,956.96x = 50,529,074,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,529,074,230.83/244,956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,277.36

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