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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,832.86, 337,875.39 and 137,411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,832.86, 337,875.39 and 137,411.08 is: 189,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,832.86 : 337,875.39 = 137,411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,832.86/337,875.39 = 137,411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,832.86x = 337,875.39 × 137,411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,832.86x = 46,427,822,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,822,245.32/244,832.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,630.68

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