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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,642.33, 337,607.61 and 137,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,642.33, 337,607.61 and 137,218.10 is: 189,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,642.33 : 337,607.61 = 137,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,642.33/337,607.61 = 137,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,642.33x = 337,607.61 × 137,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,642.33x = 46,325,874,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,874,103.65/244,642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,361.65

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