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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,541.61, 337,463.10 and 137,111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,541.61, 337,463.10 and 137,111.31 is: 189,211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,541.61 : 337,463.10 = 137,111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,541.61/337,463.10 = 137,111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,541.61x = 337,463.10 × 137,111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,541.61x = 46,270,007,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,270,007,717.66/244,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,211.18

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