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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,909.64, 337,975.14 and 137,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,909.64, 337,975.14 and 137,479.88 is: 189,722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,909.64 : 337,975.14 = 137,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,909.64/337,975.14 = 137,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,909.64x = 337,975.14 × 137,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,909.64x = 46,464,781,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,464,781,690.18/244,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,722.14

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