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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,936.82, 337,994.15 and 137,486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,936.82, 337,994.15 and 137,486.09 is: 189,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,936.82 : 337,994.15 = 137,486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,936.82/337,994.15 = 137,486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,936.82x = 337,994.15 × 137,486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,936.82x = 46,469,494,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469,494,283.93/244,936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,720.33

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