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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,945.42, 338,013.84 and 137,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,945.42, 338,013.84 and 137,513.32 is: 189,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,945.42 : 338,013.84 = 137,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,945.42/338,013.84 = 137,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,945.42x = 338,013.84 × 137,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,945.42x = 46,481,405,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481,405,344.35/244,945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,762.30

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