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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,005.31, 336,727.23 and 136,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,005.31, 336,727.23 and 136,575.32 is: 188,473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,005.31 : 336,727.23 = 136,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,005.31/336,727.23 = 136,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,005.31x = 336,727.23 × 136,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,005.31x = 45,988,626,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988,626,994.17/244,005.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,473.88

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