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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,947.84, 338,024.94 and 137,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,947.84, 338,024.94 and 137,515.14 is: 189,769.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,947.84 : 338,024.94 = 137,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,947.84/338,024.94 = 137,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,947.84x = 338,024.94 × 137,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,947.84x = 46,483,546,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483,546,947.59/244,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,769.16

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