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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,830.86, 337,872.63 and 137,409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,830.86, 337,872.63 and 137,409.06 is: 189,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,830.86 : 337,872.63 = 137,409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,830.86/337,872.63 = 137,409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,830.86x = 337,872.63 × 137,409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,830.86x = 46,426,760,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,760,488.03/244,830.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,627.89

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