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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,986.72, 338,073.12 and 149,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,986.72, 338,073.12 and 149,652.96 is: 206,515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,986.72 : 338,073.12 = 149,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,986.72/338,073.12 = 149,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,986.72x = 338,073.12 × 149,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,986.72x = 50,593,643,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,593,643,104.44/244,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,515.86

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