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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,681.60, 337,674 and 137,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,681.60, 337,674 and 137,285.68 is: 189,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,681.60 : 337,674 = 137,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,681.60/337,674 = 137,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,681.60x = 337,674 × 137,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,681.60x = 46,357,804,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357,804,708.32/244,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,461.75

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