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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,791.34, 337,811.12 and 137,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,791.34, 337,811.12 and 137,361.12 is: 189,557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,791.34 : 337,811.12 = 137,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,791.34/337,811.12 = 137,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,791.34x = 337,811.12 × 137,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,791.34x = 46,402,113,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,402,113,791.65/244,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,557.82

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