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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,680.60, 337,672.62 and 137,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,680.60, 337,672.62 and 137,284.68 is: 189,460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,680.60 : 337,672.62 = 137,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,680.60/337,672.62 = 137,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,680.60x = 337,672.62 × 137,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,680.60x = 46,357,277,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357,277,581.46/244,680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,460.37

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