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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,791.56, 337,846 and 137,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,791.56, 337,846 and 137,367.96 is: 189,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,791.56 : 337,846 = 137,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,791.56/337,846 = 137,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,791.56x = 337,846 × 137,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,791.56x = 46,409,215,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409,215,814.16/244,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,586.67

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