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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,936.35, 337,988.82 and 137,481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,936.35, 337,988.82 and 137,481.75 is: 189,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,936.35 : 337,988.82 = 137,481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,936.35/337,988.82 = 137,481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,936.35x = 337,988.82 × 137,481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,936.35x = 46,467,294,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,294,454.04/244,936.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,711.71

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