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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,884.60, 337,917.42 and 137,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,884.60, 337,917.42 and 137,430 is: 189,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,884.60 : 337,917.42 = 137,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,884.60/337,917.42 = 137,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,884.60x = 337,917.42 × 137,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,884.60x = 46,439,991,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,439,991,030.60/244,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,640.31

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