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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,972.53, 338,051.21 and 137,540.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,972.53, 338,051.21 and 137,540.61 is: 189,799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,972.53 : 338,051.21 = 137,540.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,972.53/338,051.21 = 137,540.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,972.53x = 338,051.21 × 137,540.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,972.53x = 46,495,768,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,495,768,946.94/244,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,799.93

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