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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,928.52, 338,000.01 and 137,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,928.52, 338,000.01 and 137,498.52 is: 189,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,928.52 : 338,000.01 = 137,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,928.52/338,000.01 = 137,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,928.52x = 338,000.01 × 137,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,928.52x = 46,474,501,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474,501,134.99/244,928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,747.20

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