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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,704.66, 337,726.08 and 137,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,704.66, 337,726.08 and 137,281.52 is: 189,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,704.66 : 337,726.08 = 137,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,704.66/337,726.08 = 137,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,704.66x = 337,726.08 × 137,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,704.66x = 46,363,549,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363,549,606.04/244,704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,467.38

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