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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,546.62, 337,470 and 137,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,546.62, 337,470 and 137,116.32 is: 189,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546.62 : 337,470 = 137,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546.62/337,470 = 137,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546.62x = 337,470 × 137,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546.62x = 46,272,644,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,272,644,510.40/244,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,218.09

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