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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,835.86, 337,879.54 and 137,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,835.86, 337,879.54 and 137,414.06 is: 189,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,835.86 : 337,879.54 = 137,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,835.86/337,879.54 = 137,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,835.86x = 337,879.54 × 137,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,835.86x = 46,429,399,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429,399,382.33/244,835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,634.80

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