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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,619.88, 337,560.42 and 137,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,619.88, 337,560.42 and 137,182.12 is: 189,302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,619.88 : 337,560.42 = 137,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,619.88/337,560.42 = 137,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,619.88x = 337,560.42 × 137,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,619.88x = 46,307,254,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,307,254,043.69/244,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,302.91

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