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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,830.36, 337,871.94 and 137,408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,830.36, 337,871.94 and 137,408.56 is: 189,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,830.36 : 337,871.94 = 137,408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,830.36/337,871.94 = 137,408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,830.36x = 337,871.94 × 137,408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,830.36x = 46,426,496,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,496,739.81/244,830.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,627.20

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