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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,675.89, 337,609.89 and 137,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,675.89, 337,609.89 and 137,250.45 is: 189,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,675.89 : 337,609.89 = 137,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,675.89/337,609.89 = 137,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,675.89x = 337,609.89 × 137,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,675.89x = 46,337,109,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,337,109,326.95/244,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,381.59

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