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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,997, 338,132.52 and 149,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,997, 338,132.52 and 149,559 is: 206,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,997 : 338,132.52 = 149,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,997/338,132.52 = 149,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,997x = 338,132.52 × 149,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,997x = 50,570,761,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570,761,558.68/244,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,413.80

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