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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,953.36, 338,012.51 and 137,502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,953.36, 338,012.51 and 137,502.41 is: 189,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,953.36 : 338,012.51 = 137,502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,953.36/338,012.51 = 137,502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,953.36x = 338,012.51 × 137,502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,953.36x = 46,477,532,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477,532,357.57/244,953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,740.33

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