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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,759.57, 337,767.81 and 137,339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,759.57, 337,767.81 and 137,339.59 is: 189,528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,759.57 : 337,767.81 = 137,339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,759.57/337,767.81 = 137,339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,759.57x = 337,767.81 × 137,339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,759.57x = 46,388,892,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388,892,540.60/244,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,528.41

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