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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,790.56, 337,844.62 and 137,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,790.56, 337,844.62 and 137,366.96 is: 189,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,790.56 : 337,844.62 = 137,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,790.56/337,844.62 = 137,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,790.56x = 337,844.62 × 137,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,790.56x = 46,408,688,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408,688,401.76/244,790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,585.29

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