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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,876.57, 337,911.12 and 137,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,876.57, 337,911.12 and 137,425.84 is: 189,637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,876.57 : 337,911.12 = 137,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,876.57/337,911.12 = 137,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,876.57x = 337,911.12 × 137,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,876.57x = 46,437,720,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,437,720,449.08/244,876.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,637.26

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