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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,003.59, 336,724.90 and 136,573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,003.59, 336,724.90 and 136,573.63 is: 188,471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,003.59 : 336,724.90 = 136,573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,003.59/336,724.90 = 136,573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,003.59x = 336,724.90 × 136,573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,003.59x = 45,987,740,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987,740,721.14/244,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,471.57

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