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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,934.28, 337,998.42 and 137,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,934.28, 337,998.42 and 137,502.36 is: 189,747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,934.28 : 337,998.42 = 137,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,934.28/337,998.42 = 137,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,934.28x = 337,998.42 × 137,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,934.28x = 46,475,580,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475,580,426.27/244,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,747.15

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