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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,848.11, 337,923.36 and 137,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,848.11, 337,923.36 and 137,424.02 is: 189,663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,848.11 : 337,923.36 = 137,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,848.11/337,923.36 = 137,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,848.11x = 337,923.36 × 137,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,848.11x = 46,438,784,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,784,206.37/244,848.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,663.65

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