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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,666.59, 337,617.18 and 137,215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,666.59, 337,617.18 and 137,215.86 is: 189,345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,666.59 : 337,617.18 = 137,215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,666.59/337,617.18 = 137,215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,666.59x = 337,617.18 × 137,215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,666.59x = 46,326,431,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,431,704.47/244,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,345.15

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