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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,000.96, 336,721.30 and 136,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,000.96, 336,721.30 and 136,571 is: 188,467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,000.96 : 336,721.30 = 136,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,000.96/336,721.30 = 136,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,000.96x = 336,721.30 × 136,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,000.96x = 45,986,364,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986,364,662.30/244,000.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,467.97

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