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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,949.22, 338,049.45 and 137,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,949.22, 338,049.45 and 137,526.30 is: 189,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,949.22 : 338,049.45 = 137,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,949.22/338,049.45 = 137,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,949.22x = 338,049.45 × 137,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,949.22x = 46,490,690,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490,690,075.54/244,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,797.26

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