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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,761.98, 337,777.35 and 137,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,761.98, 337,777.35 and 137,339.96 is: 189,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,761.98 : 337,777.35 = 137,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,761.98/337,777.35 = 137,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,761.98x = 337,777.35 × 137,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,761.98x = 46,390,325,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,390,325,920.26/244,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,532.40

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