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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,565.21, 337,494.75 and 137,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,565.21, 337,494.75 and 137,132.88 is: 189,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,565.21 : 337,494.75 = 137,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,565.21/337,494.75 = 137,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,565.21x = 337,494.75 × 137,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,565.21x = 46,281,627,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,281,627,052.38/244,565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,240.44

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