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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,944.42, 338,012.46 and 137,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,944.42, 338,012.46 and 137,512.32 is: 189,760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,944.42 : 338,012.46 = 137,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,944.42/338,012.46 = 137,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,944.42x = 338,012.46 × 137,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,944.42x = 46,480,877,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480,877,563.51/244,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,760.92

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