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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,829.03, 337,870.76 and 137,405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,829.03, 337,870.76 and 137,405.72 is: 189,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,829.03 : 337,870.76 = 137,405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,829.03/337,870.76 = 137,405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,829.03x = 337,870.76 × 137,405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,829.03x = 46,425,372,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,372,668.36/244,829.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,623.65

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