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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,003.86, 336,725.24 and 136,573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,003.86, 336,725.24 and 136,573.86 is: 188,471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,003.86 : 336,725.24 = 136,573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,003.86/336,725.24 = 136,573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,003.86x = 336,725.24 × 136,573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,003.86x = 45,987,866,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987,866,366.08/244,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,471.88

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