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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,898.82, 337,961.70 and 137,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,898.82, 337,961.70 and 137,470.14 is: 189,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,898.82 : 337,961.70 = 137,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,898.82/337,961.70 = 137,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,898.82x = 337,961.70 × 137,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,898.82x = 46,459,642,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459,642,213.64/244,898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,709.54

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