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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,877.72, 337,905.32 and 137,459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,877.72, 337,905.32 and 137,459.57 is: 189,679.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,877.72 : 337,905.32 = 137,459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,877.72/337,905.32 = 137,459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,877.72x = 337,905.32 × 137,459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,877.72x = 46,448,317,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448,317,611.09/244,877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,679.64

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