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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,923.55, 337,971.39 and 137,472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,923.55, 337,971.39 and 137,472.59 is: 189,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,923.55 : 337,971.39 = 137,472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,923.55/337,971.39 = 137,472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,923.55x = 337,971.39 × 137,472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,923.55x = 46,461,802,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,802,658.61/244,923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,699.21

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