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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,977.88, 338,060.71 and 137,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,977.88, 338,060.71 and 137,552.44 is: 189,817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,977.88 : 338,060.71 = 137,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,977.88/338,060.71 = 137,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,977.88x = 338,060.71 × 137,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,977.88x = 46,501,075,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,501,075,528.63/244,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,817.45

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