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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,957.76, 338,033.03 and 137,532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,957.76, 338,033.03 and 137,532.32 is: 189,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,957.76 : 338,033.03 = 137,532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,957.76/338,033.03 = 137,532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,957.76x = 338,033.03 × 137,532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,957.76x = 46,490,465,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490,465,742.33/244,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,789.73

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