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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,739.72, 337,735.20 and 137,307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,739.72, 337,735.20 and 137,307.26 is: 189,480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,739.72 : 337,735.20 = 137,307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,739.72/337,735.20 = 137,307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,739.72x = 337,735.20 × 137,307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,739.72x = 46,373,494,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373,494,917.55/244,739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,480.87

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