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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,852.09, 337,895.89 and 137,422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,852.09, 337,895.89 and 137,422.13 is: 189,642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,852.09 : 337,895.89 = 137,422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,852.09/337,895.89 = 137,422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,852.09x = 337,895.89 × 137,422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,852.09x = 46,434,370,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,434,370,928.96/244,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,642.53

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