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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,700.41, 337,702.08 and 137,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,700.41, 337,702.08 and 137,277.40 is: 189,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,700.41 : 337,702.08 = 137,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,700.41/337,702.08 = 137,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,700.41x = 337,702.08 × 137,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,700.41x = 46,358,863,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,358,863,516.99/244,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,451.52

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