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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,965.18, 338,025.78 and 137,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,965.18, 338,025.78 and 137,547 is: 189,800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,965.18 : 338,025.78 = 137,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,965.18/338,025.78 = 137,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,965.18x = 338,025.78 × 137,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,965.18x = 46,494,431,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,494,431,961.66/244,965.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,800.17

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