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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,878.72, 337,906.69 and 137,460.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,878.72, 337,906.69 and 137,460.57 is: 189,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,878.72 : 337,906.69 = 137,460.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,878.72/337,906.69 = 137,460.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,878.72x = 337,906.69 × 137,460.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,878.72x = 46,448,846,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448,846,214.21/244,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,681.02

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