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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,001.41, 336,718.63 and 136,571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,001.41, 336,718.63 and 136,571.41 is: 188,466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,001.41 : 336,718.63 = 136,571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,001.41/336,718.63 = 136,571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,001.41x = 336,718.63 × 136,571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,001.41x = 45,986,138,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986,138,072.37/244,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,466.69

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