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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,878.15, 337,913.32 and 137,427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,878.15, 337,913.32 and 137,427.42 is: 189,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,878.15 : 337,913.32 = 137,427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,878.15/337,913.32 = 137,427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,878.15x = 337,913.32 × 137,427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,878.15x = 46,438,556,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,556,252.45/244,878.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,639.44

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