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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,917.14, 337,985.48 and 137,487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,917.14, 337,985.48 and 137,487.38 is: 189,732.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,917.14 : 337,985.48 = 137,487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,917.14/337,985.48 = 137,487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,917.14x = 337,985.48 × 137,487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,917.14x = 46,468,738,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468,738,123.24/244,917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,732.49

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