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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,537.38, 337,443.17 and 137,104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,537.38, 337,443.17 and 137,104.65 is: 189,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,537.38 : 337,443.17 = 137,104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,537.38/337,443.17 = 137,104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,537.38x = 337,443.17 × 137,104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,537.38x = 46,265,027,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,265,027,032.22/244,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,194.09

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