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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,939.73, 337,993.49 and 137,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,939.73, 337,993.49 and 137,485.13 is: 189,716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,939.73 : 337,993.49 = 137,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,939.73/337,993.49 = 137,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,939.73x = 337,993.49 × 137,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,939.73x = 46,469,078,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469,078,911.80/244,939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,716.38

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