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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,810.92, 337,838.16 and 137,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,810.92, 337,838.16 and 137,380.74 is: 189,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,810.92 : 337,838.16 = 137,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,810.92/337,838.16 = 137,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,810.92x = 337,838.16 × 137,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,810.92x = 46,412,456,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412,456,421.04/244,810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,584.91

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