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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,887.57, 337,946.18 and 137,458.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,887.57, 337,946.18 and 137,458.89 is: 189,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,887.57 : 337,946.18 = 137,458.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,887.57/337,946.18 = 137,458.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,887.57x = 337,946.18 × 137,458.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,887.57x = 46,453,706,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453,706,095.25/244,887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,694.01

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