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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,521.48, 337,439.56 and 137,091.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,521.48, 337,439.56 and 137,091.16 is: 189,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,521.48 : 337,439.56 = 137,091.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,521.48/337,439.56 = 137,091.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,521.48x = 337,439.56 × 137,091.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,521.48x = 46,259,980,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259,980,710.29/244,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,185.75

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