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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,985.36, 338,116.41 and 149,547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,985.36, 338,116.41 and 149,547.51 is: 206,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,985.36 : 338,116.41 = 149,547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,985.36/338,116.41 = 149,547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,985.36x = 338,116.41 × 149,547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,985.36x = 50,564,467,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,564,467,205.64/244,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,397.92

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