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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,930.30, 337,980.70 and 137,479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,930.30, 337,980.70 and 137,479.34 is: 189,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,930.30 : 337,980.70 = 137,479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,930.30/337,980.70 = 137,479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,930.30x = 337,980.70 × 137,479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,930.30x = 46,465,364,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,465,364,585.54/244,930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,708.52

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