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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,957.52, 338,036.39 and 137,527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,957.52, 338,036.39 and 137,527.52 is: 189,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,957.52 : 338,036.39 = 137,527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,957.52/338,036.39 = 137,527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,957.52x = 338,036.39 × 137,527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,957.52x = 46,489,306,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489,306,425.82/244,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,785.18

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