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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,878.04, 337,913.17 and 137,427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,878.04, 337,913.17 and 137,427.31 is: 189,639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,878.04 : 337,913.17 = 137,427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,878.04/337,913.17 = 137,427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,878.04x = 337,913.17 × 137,427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,878.04x = 46,438,497,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,497,095.12/244,878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,639.29

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