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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,026.72, 336,712.32 and 136,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,026.72, 336,712.32 and 136,598.40 is: 188,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,026.72 : 336,712.32 = 136,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,026.72/336,712.32 = 136,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,026.72x = 336,712.32 × 136,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,026.72x = 45,994,364,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994,364,172.29/244,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,480.85

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