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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,975.38, 338,057.26 and 137,549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,975.38, 338,057.26 and 137,549.94 is: 189,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,975.38 : 338,057.26 = 137,549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,975.38/338,057.26 = 137,549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,975.38x = 338,057.26 × 137,549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,975.38x = 46,499,755,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499,755,829.56/244,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,814.00

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