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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,870.32, 337,946.94 and 137,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,870.32, 337,946.94 and 137,441.10 is: 189,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,870.32 : 337,946.94 = 137,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,870.32/337,946.94 = 137,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,870.32x = 337,946.94 × 137,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,870.32x = 46,447,799,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,447,799,175.23/244,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,683.25

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