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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,016.65, 336,739.68 and 136,586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,016.65, 336,739.68 and 136,586.66 is: 188,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,016.65 : 336,739.68 = 136,586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,016.65/336,739.68 = 136,586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,016.65x = 336,739.68 × 136,586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,016.65x = 45,994,146,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994,146,496.97/244,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,487.74

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