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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,934.68, 338,009.54 and 137,504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,934.68, 338,009.54 and 137,504.92 is: 189,756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,934.68 : 338,009.54 = 137,504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,934.68/338,009.54 = 137,504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,934.68x = 338,009.54 × 137,504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,934.68x = 46,477,974,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477,974,756.94/244,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,756.61

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