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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,842, 337,877.52 and 137,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,842, 337,877.52 and 137,403.60 is: 189,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,842 : 337,877.52 = 137,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,842/337,877.52 = 137,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,842x = 337,877.52 × 137,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,842x = 46,425,587,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,587,607.07/244,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,614.48

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