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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,831.86, 337,874.01 and 137,410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,831.86, 337,874.01 and 137,410.06 is: 189,629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,831.86 : 337,874.01 = 137,410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,831.86/337,874.01 = 137,410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,831.86x = 337,874.01 × 137,410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,831.86x = 46,427,287,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,287,986.54/244,831.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,629.27

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