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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,947.85, 338,047.55 and 137,524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,947.85, 338,047.55 and 137,524.93 is: 189,795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,947.85 : 338,047.55 = 137,524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,947.85/338,047.55 = 137,524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,947.85x = 338,047.55 × 137,524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,947.85x = 46,489,965,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489,965,650.42/244,947.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,795.36

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