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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,001.74, 336,722.32 and 136,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,001.74, 336,722.32 and 136,571.74 is: 188,468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,001.74 : 336,722.32 = 136,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,001.74/336,722.32 = 136,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,001.74x = 336,722.32 × 136,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,001.74x = 45,986,752,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986,752,456.38/244,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,468.96

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