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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,841.52, 337,915.20 and 137,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,841.52, 337,915.20 and 137,418 is: 189,655.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,841.52 : 337,915.20 = 137,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,841.52/337,915.20 = 137,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,841.52x = 337,915.20 × 137,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,841.52x = 46,435,630,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,630,953.60/244,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,655.87

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