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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,972.72, 338,036.24 and 137,554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,972.72, 338,036.24 and 137,554.48 is: 189,810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,972.72 : 338,036.24 = 137,554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,972.72/338,036.24 = 137,554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,972.72x = 338,036.24 × 137,554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,972.72x = 46,498,399,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498,399,214.36/244,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,810.52

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