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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,638.46, 337,595.75 and 137,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,638.46, 337,595.75 and 137,206.14 is: 189,341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638.46 : 337,595.75 = 137,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638.46/337,595.75 = 137,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638.46x = 337,595.75 × 137,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638.46x = 46,320,209,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320,209,737.91/244,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,341.49

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