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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,848.21, 337,923.50 and 137,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,848.21, 337,923.50 and 137,424.12 is: 189,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,848.21 : 337,923.50 = 137,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,848.21/337,923.50 = 137,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,848.21x = 337,923.50 × 137,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,848.21x = 46,438,839,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,839,614.82/244,848.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,663.79

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