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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,966.68, 338,027.85 and 137,548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,966.68, 338,027.85 and 137,548.50 is: 189,802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,966.68 : 338,027.85 = 137,548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,966.68/338,027.85 = 137,548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,966.68x = 338,027.85 × 137,548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,966.68x = 46,495,223,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,495,223,725.73/244,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,802.24

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