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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,727.78, 337,727.61 and 137,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,727.78, 337,727.61 and 137,291.40 is: 189,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,727.78 : 337,727.61 = 137,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,727.78/337,727.61 = 137,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,727.78x = 337,727.61 × 137,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,727.78x = 46,367,096,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367,096,395.55/244,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,463.97

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