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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,883.50, 337,920.69 and 137,432.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,883.50, 337,920.69 and 137,432.79 is: 189,646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,883.50 : 337,920.69 = 137,432.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,883.50/337,920.69 = 137,432.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,883.50x = 337,920.69 × 137,432.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,883.50x = 46,441,383,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,383,225.43/244,883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,646.85

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