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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,918.49, 337,964.40 and 137,467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,918.49, 337,964.40 and 137,467.53 is: 189,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,918.49 : 337,964.40 = 137,467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,918.49/337,964.40 = 137,467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,918.49x = 337,964.40 × 137,467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,918.49x = 46,459,131,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459,131,295.93/244,918.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,692.22

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