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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,919.99, 337,966.47 and 137,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,919.99, 337,966.47 and 137,469.03 is: 189,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,919.99 : 337,966.47 = 137,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,919.99/337,966.47 = 137,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,919.99x = 337,966.47 × 137,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,919.99x = 46,459,922,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459,922,803.42/244,919.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,694.29

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