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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,511.75, 337,442.45 and 137,088.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,511.75, 337,442.45 and 137,088.74 is: 189,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,511.75 : 337,442.45 = 137,088.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,511.75/337,442.45 = 137,088.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,511.75x = 337,442.45 × 137,088.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,511.75x = 46,259,560,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259,560,293.01/244,511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,191.56

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