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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.96, 337,597.82 and 137,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.96, 337,597.82 and 137,207.64 is: 189,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.96 : 337,597.82 = 137,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.96/337,597.82 = 137,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.96x = 337,597.82 × 137,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.96x = 46,321,000,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,321,000,151.34/244,639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,343.56

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