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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,472.58, 337,371.75 and 137,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,472.58, 337,371.75 and 137,042.69 is: 189,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,472.58 : 337,371.75 = 137,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,472.58/337,371.75 = 137,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,472.58x = 337,371.75 × 137,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,472.58x = 46,234,330,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234,330,463.15/244,472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,118.68

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