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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,945.83, 338,006.55 and 137,495.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,945.83, 338,006.55 and 137,495.10 is: 189,732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,945.83 : 338,006.55 = 137,495.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,945.83/338,006.55 = 137,495.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,945.83x = 338,006.55 × 137,495.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,945.83x = 46,474,244,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474,244,392.91/244,945.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,732.74

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