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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,712.27, 337,705.24 and 137,284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,712.27, 337,705.24 and 137,284.61 is: 189,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,712.27 : 337,705.24 = 137,284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,712.27/337,705.24 = 137,284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,712.27x = 337,705.24 × 137,284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,712.27x = 46,361,732,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361,732,168.36/244,712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,454.06

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