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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,790.34, 337,809.74 and 137,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,790.34, 337,809.74 and 137,360.12 is: 189,556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,790.34 : 337,809.74 = 137,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,790.34/337,809.74 = 137,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,790.34x = 337,809.74 × 137,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,790.34x = 46,401,586,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401,586,423.57/244,790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,556.44

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