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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,922.68, 337,974.96 and 137,509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,922.68, 337,974.96 and 137,509.12 is: 189,752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,922.68 : 337,974.96 = 137,509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,922.68/337,974.96 = 137,509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,922.68x = 337,974.96 × 137,509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,922.68x = 46,474,639,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474,639,331.64/244,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,752.29

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