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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,726.52, 337,702.74 and 137,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,726.52, 337,702.74 and 137,281.64 is: 189,437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,726.52 : 337,702.74 = 137,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,726.52/337,702.74 = 137,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,726.52x = 337,702.74 × 137,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,726.52x = 46,360,385,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360,385,979.69/244,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,437.52

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