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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,947.22, 338,046.69 and 137,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,947.22, 338,046.69 and 137,524.30 is: 189,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,947.22 : 338,046.69 = 137,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,947.22/338,046.69 = 137,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,947.22x = 338,046.69 × 137,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,947.22x = 46,489,634,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489,634,409.57/244,947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,794.50

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