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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,931.85, 337,982.63 and 137,477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,931.85, 337,982.63 and 137,477.25 is: 189,705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,931.85 : 337,982.63 = 137,477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,931.85/337,982.63 = 137,477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,931.85x = 337,982.63 × 137,477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,931.85x = 46,464,921,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,464,921,832.78/244,931.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,705.51

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