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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,933.98, 337,985.56 and 137,479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,933.98, 337,985.56 and 137,479.38 is: 189,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,933.98 : 337,985.56 = 137,479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,933.98/337,985.56 = 137,479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,933.98x = 337,985.56 × 137,479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,933.98x = 46,466,045,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466,045,237.75/244,933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,708.45

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