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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.78, 337,723.47 and 137,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.78, 337,723.47 and 137,288.40 is: 189,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.78 : 337,723.47 = 137,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.78/337,723.47 = 137,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.78x = 337,723.47 × 137,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.78x = 46,365,514,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365,514,838.75/244,724.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,459.83

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