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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,981.86, 338,111.58 and 149,544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,981.86, 338,111.58 and 149,544.01 is: 206,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,981.86 : 338,111.58 = 149,544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,981.86/338,111.58 = 149,544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,981.86x = 338,111.58 × 149,544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,981.86x = 50,562,561,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,562,561,500.64/244,981.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,393.08

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