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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,948.85, 338,048.93 and 137,525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,948.85, 338,048.93 and 137,525.93 is: 189,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,948.85 : 338,048.93 = 137,525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,948.85/338,048.93 = 137,525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,948.85x = 338,048.93 × 137,525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,948.85x = 46,490,493,483.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490,493,483.75/244,948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,796.74

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