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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,939.85, 337,993.67 and 137,485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,939.85, 337,993.67 and 137,485.25 is: 189,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,939.85 : 337,993.67 = 137,485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,939.85/337,993.67 = 137,485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,939.85x = 337,993.67 × 137,485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,939.85x = 46,469,143,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469,143,530.94/244,939.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,716.55

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