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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,951.24, 338,037.96 and 137,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,951.24, 338,037.96 and 137,524.18 is: 189,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,951.24 : 338,037.96 = 137,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,951.24/338,037.96 = 137,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,951.24x = 338,037.96 × 137,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,951.24x = 46,488,393,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,488,393,257.87/244,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,786.32

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