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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,949.94, 338,028.39 and 137,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,949.94, 338,028.39 and 137,517.48 is: 189,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,949.94 : 338,028.39 = 137,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,949.94/338,028.39 = 137,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,949.94x = 338,028.39 × 137,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,949.94x = 46,484,812,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484,812,361.26/244,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,772.70

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