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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,503.68, 337,414.84 and 137,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,503.68, 337,414.84 and 137,073.72 is: 189,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,503.68 : 337,414.84 = 137,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,503.68/337,414.84 = 137,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,503.68x = 337,414.84 × 137,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,503.68x = 46,250,707,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,250,707,302.00/244,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,161.60

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