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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,027.72, 336,713.70 and 136,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,027.72, 336,713.70 and 136,599.40 is: 188,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,027.72 : 336,713.70 = 136,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,027.72/336,713.70 = 136,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,027.72x = 336,713.70 × 136,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,027.72x = 45,994,889,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994,889,391.78/244,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,482.23

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