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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,856.10, 337,901.42 and 137,426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,856.10, 337,901.42 and 137,426.14 is: 189,648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,856.10 : 337,901.42 = 137,426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,856.10/337,901.42 = 137,426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,856.10x = 337,901.42 × 137,426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,856.10x = 46,436,487,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436,487,851.12/244,856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,648.07

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