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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,765.23, 337,781.84 and 137,343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,765.23, 337,781.84 and 137,343.21 is: 189,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,765.23 : 337,781.84 = 137,343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,765.23/337,781.84 = 137,343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,765.23x = 337,781.84 × 137,343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,765.23x = 46,392,042,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392,042,185.31/244,765.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,536.90

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