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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,935.65, 338,010.94 and 137,505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,935.65, 338,010.94 and 137,505.89 is: 189,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,935.65 : 338,010.94 = 137,505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,935.65/338,010.94 = 137,505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,935.65x = 338,010.94 × 137,505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,935.65x = 46,478,493,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,478,493,100.62/244,935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,757.98

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