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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,934.15, 338,008.87 and 137,504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,934.15, 338,008.87 and 137,504.39 is: 189,755.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,934.15 : 338,008.87 = 137,504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,934.15/338,008.87 = 137,504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,934.15x = 338,008.87 × 137,504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,934.15x = 46,477,701,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477,701,192.31/244,934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,755.91

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