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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,813.56, 337,837.02 and 137,380.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,813.56, 337,837.02 and 137,380.83 is: 189,582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,813.56 : 337,837.02 = 137,380.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,813.56/337,837.02 = 137,380.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,813.56x = 337,837.02 × 137,380.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,813.56x = 46,412,330,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412,330,212.33/244,813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,582.35

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