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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,827.36, 337,867.81 and 137,405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,827.36, 337,867.81 and 137,405.57 is: 189,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,827.36 : 337,867.81 = 137,405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,827.36/337,867.81 = 137,405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,827.36x = 337,867.81 × 137,405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,827.36x = 46,424,916,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424,916,984.85/244,827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,623.08

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