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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,919.14, 337,988.24 and 137,489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,919.14, 337,988.24 and 137,489.38 is: 189,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,919.14 : 337,988.24 = 137,489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,919.14/337,988.24 = 137,489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,919.14x = 337,988.24 × 137,489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,919.14x = 46,469,793,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469,793,564.89/244,919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,735.25

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