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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,877.86, 337,928.07 and 137,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,877.86, 337,928.07 and 137,445.94 is: 189,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,877.86 : 337,928.07 = 137,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,877.86/337,928.07 = 137,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,877.86x = 337,928.07 × 137,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,877.86x = 46,446,840,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446,840,388.72/244,877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,673.50

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