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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,438.48, 337,324 and 137,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,438.48, 337,324 and 137,008.56 is: 189,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,438.48 : 337,324 = 137,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,438.48/337,324 = 137,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,438.48x = 337,324 × 137,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,438.48x = 46,216,275,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,216,275,493.44/244,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,071.19

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