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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,759.89, 337,774.48 and 137,337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,759.89, 337,774.48 and 137,337.87 is: 189,529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,759.89 : 337,774.48 = 137,337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,759.89/337,774.48 = 137,337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,759.89x = 337,774.48 × 137,337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,759.89x = 46,389,227,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,227,403.75/244,759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,529.53

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