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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,953.24, 338,040.72 and 137,526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,953.24, 338,040.72 and 137,526.18 is: 189,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,953.24 : 338,040.72 = 137,526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,953.24/338,040.72 = 137,526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,953.24x = 338,040.72 × 137,526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,953.24x = 46,489,448,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489,448,906.05/244,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,789.08

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