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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,973.72, 338,037.62 and 137,555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,973.72, 338,037.62 and 137,555.48 is: 189,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,973.72 : 338,037.62 = 137,555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,973.72/338,037.62 = 137,555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,973.72x = 338,037.62 × 137,555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,973.72x = 46,498,927,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498,927,077.16/244,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,811.90

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