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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,848.61, 337,924.05 and 137,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,848.61, 337,924.05 and 137,424.52 is: 189,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,848.61 : 337,924.05 = 137,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,848.61/337,924.05 = 137,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,848.61x = 337,924.05 × 137,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,848.61x = 46,439,050,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,439,050,367.71/244,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,664.34

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