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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,975.63, 338,057.61 and 137,550.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,975.63, 338,057.61 and 137,550.19 is: 189,814.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,975.63 : 338,057.61 = 137,550.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,975.63/338,057.61 = 137,550.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,975.63x = 338,057.61 × 137,550.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,975.63x = 46,499,887,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499,887,798.69/244,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,814.34

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