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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,836, 337,879.98 and 137,414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,836, 337,879.98 and 137,414.34 is: 189,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,836 : 337,879.98 = 137,414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,836/337,879.98 = 137,414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,836x = 337,879.98 × 137,414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,836x = 46,429,554,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429,554,450.91/244,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,635.33

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