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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,914.64, 337,982.04 and 137,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,914.64, 337,982.04 and 137,484.88 is: 189,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,914.64 : 337,982.04 = 137,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,914.64/337,982.04 = 137,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,914.64x = 337,982.04 × 137,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,914.64x = 46,467,420,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,420,211.56/244,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,729.04

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