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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,937.23, 337,990.04 and 137,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,937.23, 337,990.04 and 137,482.63 is: 189,712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,937.23 : 337,990.04 = 137,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,937.23/337,990.04 = 137,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,937.23x = 337,990.04 × 137,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,937.23x = 46,467,757,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,757,923.06/244,937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,712.93

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