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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,758.57, 337,766.43 and 137,338.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,758.57, 337,766.43 and 137,338.59 is: 189,527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,758.57 : 337,766.43 = 137,338.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,758.57/337,766.43 = 137,338.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,758.57x = 337,766.43 × 137,338.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,758.57x = 46,388,365,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388,365,245.53/244,758.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,527.03

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