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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,968.18, 338,029.92 and 137,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,968.18, 338,029.92 and 137,550 is: 189,804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,968.18 : 338,029.92 = 137,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,968.18/338,029.92 = 137,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,968.18x = 338,029.92 × 137,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,968.18x = 46,496,015,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496,015,496/244,968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,804.31

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