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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,475.24, 337,373.78 and 137,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,475.24, 337,373.78 and 137,044.94 is: 189,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,475.24 : 337,373.78 = 137,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,475.24/337,373.78 = 137,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,475.24x = 337,373.78 × 137,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,475.24x = 46,235,367,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,235,367,065.58/244,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,120.86

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