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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,949.24, 338,035.20 and 137,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,949.24, 338,035.20 and 137,522.18 is: 189,783.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,949.24 : 338,035.20 = 137,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,949.24/338,035.20 = 137,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,949.24x = 338,035.20 × 137,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,949.24x = 46,487,337,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,487,337,620.74/244,949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,783.56

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