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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,854.74, 337,899.54 and 137,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,854.74, 337,899.54 and 137,424.78 is: 189,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,854.74 : 337,899.54 = 137,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,854.74/337,899.54 = 137,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,854.74x = 337,899.54 × 137,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,854.74x = 46,435,769,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,769,946.60/244,854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,646.20

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