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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,932.98, 337,984.18 and 137,478.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,932.98, 337,984.18 and 137,478.38 is: 189,707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,932.98 : 337,984.18 = 137,478.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,932.98/337,984.18 = 137,478.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,932.98x = 337,984.18 × 137,478.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,932.98x = 46,465,515,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,465,515,498.41/244,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,707.06

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