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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,879.72, 337,908.08 and 137,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,879.72, 337,908.08 and 137,461.56 is: 189,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,879.72 : 337,908.08 = 137,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,879.72/337,908.08 = 137,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,879.72x = 337,908.08 × 137,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,879.72x = 46,449,371,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,449,371,813.40/244,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,682.40

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