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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,546.11, 337,469.36 and 137,115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,546.11, 337,469.36 and 137,115.81 is: 189,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546.11 : 337,469.36 = 137,115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546.11/337,469.36 = 137,115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546.11x = 337,469.36 × 137,115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546.11x = 46,272,383,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,272,383,961.00/244,546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,217.42

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