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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,847.10, 337,921.98 and 137,423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,847.10, 337,921.98 and 137,423.01 is: 189,662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,847.10 : 337,921.98 = 137,423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,847.10/337,921.98 = 137,423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,847.10x = 337,921.98 × 137,423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,847.10x = 46,438,256,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,256,388.63/244,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,662.27

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