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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,957.96, 338,017.62 and 149,488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,957.96, 338,017.62 and 149,488.12 is: 206,278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,957.96 : 338,017.62 = 149,488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,957.96/338,017.62 = 149,488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,957.96x = 338,017.62 × 149,488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,957.96x = 50,529,618,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,529,618,540.67/244,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,278.74

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