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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,947.15, 338,000.94 and 137,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,947.15, 338,000.94 and 137,529 is: 189,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,947.15 : 338,000.94 = 137,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,947.15/338,000.94 = 137,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,947.15x = 338,000.94 × 137,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,947.15x = 46,484,931,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484,931,277.26/244,947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,775.35

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