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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,764.23, 337,780.46 and 137,342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,764.23, 337,780.46 and 137,342.21 is: 189,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,764.23 : 337,780.46 = 137,342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,764.23/337,780.46 = 137,342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,764.23x = 337,780.46 × 137,342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,764.23x = 46,391,512,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,391,512,495.60/244,764.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,535.51

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