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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,711.06, 337,703.56 and 137,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,711.06, 337,703.56 and 137,283.40 is: 189,452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,711.06 : 337,703.56 = 137,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,711.06/337,703.56 = 137,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,711.06x = 337,703.56 × 137,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,711.06x = 46,361,092,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361,092,908.90/244,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,452.38

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