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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,501.67, 337,412.08 and 137,071.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,501.67, 337,412.08 and 137,071.73 is: 189,158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,501.67 : 337,412.08 = 137,071.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,501.67/337,412.08 = 137,071.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,501.67x = 337,412.08 × 137,071.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,501.67x = 46,249,656,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,249,656,645.43/244,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,158.86

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