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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,855.35, 337,900.38 and 137,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,855.35, 337,900.38 and 137,425.38 is: 189,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,855.35 : 337,900.38 = 137,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,855.35/337,900.38 = 137,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,855.35x = 337,900.38 × 137,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,855.35x = 46,436,088,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436,088,123.64/244,855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,647.03

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