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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,948.68, 338,003.10 and 137,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,948.68, 338,003.10 and 137,530.44 is: 189,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,948.68 : 338,003.10 = 137,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,948.68/338,003.10 = 137,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,948.68x = 338,003.10 × 137,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,948.68x = 46,485,715,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,485,715,064.36/244,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,777.37

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