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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,921.68, 337,973.58 and 137,508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,921.68, 337,973.58 and 137,508.12 is: 189,750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,921.68 : 337,973.58 = 137,508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,921.68/337,973.58 = 137,508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,921.68x = 337,973.58 × 137,508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,921.68x = 46,474,111,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474,111,595.47/244,921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,750.91

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