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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,882.48, 337,914.48 and 137,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,882.48, 337,914.48 and 137,427.88 is: 189,637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,882.48 : 337,914.48 = 137,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,882.48/337,914.48 = 137,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,882.48x = 337,914.48 × 137,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,882.48x = 46,438,870,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,870,607.70/244,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,637.37

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