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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,853.24, 337,897.47 and 137,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,853.24, 337,897.47 and 137,423.28 is: 189,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,853.24 : 337,897.47 = 137,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,853.24/337,897.47 = 137,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,853.24x = 337,897.47 × 137,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,853.24x = 46,434,976,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,434,976,789.54/244,853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,644.12

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