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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,012.28, 336,738.12 and 136,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,012.28, 336,738.12 and 136,584.44 is: 188,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,012.28 : 336,738.12 = 136,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,012.28/336,738.12 = 136,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,012.28x = 336,738.12 × 136,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,012.28x = 45,993,187,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,187,546.85/244,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,487.18

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