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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,938.35, 337,991.59 and 137,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,938.35, 337,991.59 and 137,483.75 is: 189,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,938.35 : 337,991.59 = 137,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,938.35/337,991.59 = 137,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,938.35x = 337,991.59 × 137,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,938.35x = 46,468,351,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468,351,261.66/244,938.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,714.48

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