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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,861.02, 337,923.23 and 137,438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,861.02, 337,923.23 and 137,438.01 is: 189,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,861.02 : 337,923.23 = 137,438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,861.02/337,923.23 = 137,438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,861.02x = 337,923.23 × 137,438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,861.02x = 46,443,495,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,495,576.78/244,861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,672.88

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