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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,941.72, 337,996.24 and 137,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,941.72, 337,996.24 and 137,487.12 is: 189,719.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,941.72 : 337,996.24 = 137,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,941.72/337,996.24 = 137,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,941.72x = 337,996.24 × 137,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,941.72x = 46,470,129,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,470,129,608.43/244,941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,719.13

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