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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,966.50, 338,045.10 and 137,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,966.50, 338,045.10 and 137,541.06 is: 189,801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,966.50 : 338,045.10 = 137,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,966.50/338,045.10 = 137,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,966.50x = 338,045.10 × 137,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,966.50x = 46,495,081,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,495,081,381.81/244,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,801.79

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