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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,930.80, 337,985.85 and 137,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,930.80, 337,985.85 and 137,480.08 is: 189,712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,930.80 : 337,985.85 = 137,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,930.80/337,985.85 = 137,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,930.80x = 337,985.85 × 137,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,930.80x = 46,466,319,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466,319,848.30/244,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,712.03

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