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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,759.72, 337,754.82 and 137,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,759.72, 337,754.82 and 137,319.88 is: 189,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,759.72 : 337,754.82 = 137,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,759.72/337,754.82 = 137,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,759.72x = 337,754.82 × 137,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,759.72x = 46,380,451,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380,451,351.82/244,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,493.81

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