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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,959.18, 338,017.50 and 137,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,959.18, 338,017.50 and 137,541 is: 189,791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,959.18 : 338,017.50 = 137,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,959.18/338,017.50 = 137,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,959.18x = 338,017.50 × 137,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,959.18x = 46,491,264,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491,264,967.50/244,959.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,791.89

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