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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,854.24, 337,931.82 and 137,430.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,854.24, 337,931.82 and 137,430.15 is: 189,672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,854.24 : 337,931.82 = 137,430.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,854.24/337,931.82 = 137,430.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,854.24x = 337,931.82 × 137,430.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,854.24x = 46,442,020,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,020,712.37/244,854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,672.11

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