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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,868.82, 337,944.87 and 137,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,868.82, 337,944.87 and 137,439.60 is: 189,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,868.82 : 337,944.87 = 137,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,868.82/337,944.87 = 137,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,868.82x = 337,944.87 × 137,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,868.82x = 46,447,007,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,447,007,754.85/244,868.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,681.18

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