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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,937.73, 337,990.73 and 137,483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,937.73, 337,990.73 and 137,483.13 is: 189,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,937.73 : 337,990.73 = 137,483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,937.73/337,990.73 = 137,483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,937.73x = 337,990.73 × 137,483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,937.73x = 46,468,023,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468,023,471.38/244,937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,713.62

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