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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,006.56, 336,744 and 136,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,006.56, 336,744 and 136,583.28 is: 188,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,006.56 : 336,744 = 136,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,006.56/336,744 = 136,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,006.56x = 336,744 × 136,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,006.56x = 45,993,600,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,600,040.32/244,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,493.29

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