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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,945.85, 338,044.79 and 137,522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,945.85, 338,044.79 and 137,522.93 is: 189,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,945.85 : 338,044.79 = 137,522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,945.85/338,044.79 = 137,522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,945.85x = 338,044.79 × 137,522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,945.85x = 46,488,908,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,488,908,645.62/244,945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,792.60

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