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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,946.85, 338,046.17 and 137,523.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,946.85, 338,046.17 and 137,523.93 is: 189,793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,946.85 : 338,046.17 = 137,523.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,946.85/338,046.17 = 137,523.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,946.85x = 338,046.17 × 137,523.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,946.85x = 46,489,437,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489,437,819.85/244,946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,793.98

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