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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,132.13, 365,849.25 and 137,291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,132.13, 365,849.25 and 137,291.83 is: 205,741.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,132.13 : 365,849.25 = 137,291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,132.13/365,849.25 = 137,291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,132.13x = 365,849.25 × 137,291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,132.13x = 50,228,111,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,228,111,892.86/244,132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,741.50

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