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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,877.57, 337,912.50 and 137,426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,877.57, 337,912.50 and 137,426.84 is: 189,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,877.57 : 337,912.50 = 137,426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,877.57/337,912.50 = 137,426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,877.57x = 337,912.50 × 137,426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,877.57x = 46,438,247,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,247,071.50/244,877.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,638.63

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