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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,008.32, 336,715.92 and 136,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,008.32, 336,715.92 and 136,560.24 is: 188,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,008.32 : 336,715.92 = 136,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,008.32/336,715.92 = 136,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,008.32x = 336,715.92 × 136,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,008.32x = 45,982,006,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,006,847.02/244,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,444.42

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