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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,638.68, 337,615.83 and 137,214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,638.68, 337,615.83 and 137,214.65 is: 189,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638.68 : 337,615.83 = 137,214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638.68/337,615.83 = 137,214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638.68x = 337,615.83 × 137,214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638.68x = 46,325,838,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,838,791.95/244,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,364.33

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