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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,951.68, 338,007.24 and 137,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,951.68, 338,007.24 and 137,533.44 is: 189,781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,951.68 : 338,007.24 = 137,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,951.68/338,007.24 = 137,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,951.68x = 338,007.24 × 137,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,951.68x = 46,487,298,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,487,298,462.11/244,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,781.50

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