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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,826.79, 337,867.11 and 137,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,826.79, 337,867.11 and 137,405.40 is: 189,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,826.79 : 337,867.11 = 137,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,826.79/337,867.11 = 137,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,826.79x = 337,867.11 × 137,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,826.79x = 46,424,765,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424,765,396.39/244,826.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,622.90

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