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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,792.34, 337,812.50 and 137,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,792.34, 337,812.50 and 137,362.12 is: 189,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,792.34 : 337,812.50 = 137,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,792.34/337,812.50 = 137,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,792.34x = 337,812.50 × 137,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,792.34x = 46,402,641,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,402,641,162.50/244,792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,559.20

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