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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,435.92, 337,335 and 137,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,435.92, 337,335 and 137,040.48 is: 189,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,435.92 : 337,335 = 137,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,435.92/337,335 = 137,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,435.92x = 337,335 × 137,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,435.92x = 46,228,550,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,228,550,320.80/244,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,123.39

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