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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,888.57, 337,947.56 and 137,459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,888.57, 337,947.56 and 137,459.89 is: 189,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,888.57 : 337,947.56 = 137,459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,888.57/337,947.56 = 137,459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,888.57x = 337,947.56 × 137,459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,888.57x = 46,454,234,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,454,234,423.37/244,888.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,695.40

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