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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,988.51, 338,075.40 and 137,563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,988.51, 338,075.40 and 137,563.07 is: 189,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,988.51 : 338,075.40 = 137,563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,988.51/338,075.40 = 137,563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,988.51x = 338,075.40 × 137,563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,988.51x = 46,506,689,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,506,689,915.48/244,988.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,832.13

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