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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,850.48, 337,926.63 and 137,426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,850.48, 337,926.63 and 137,426.39 is: 189,666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,850.48 : 337,926.63 = 137,426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,850.48/337,926.63 = 137,426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,850.48x = 337,926.63 × 137,426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,850.48x = 46,440,036,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,440,036,938.71/244,850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,666.92

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