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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,760.23, 337,774.35 and 137,338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,760.23, 337,774.35 and 137,338.03 is: 189,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,760.23 : 337,774.35 = 137,338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,760.23/337,774.35 = 137,338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,760.23x = 337,774.35 × 137,338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,760.23x = 46,389,263,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,263,813.53/244,760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,529.42

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