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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,926.83, 337,975.91 and 137,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,926.83, 337,975.91 and 137,475.88 is: 189,703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,926.83 : 337,975.91 = 137,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,926.83/337,975.91 = 137,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,926.83x = 337,975.91 × 137,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,926.83x = 46,463,535,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463,535,144.80/244,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,703.74

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