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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,027.88, 336,755.03 and 136,597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,027.88, 336,755.03 and 136,597.78 is: 188,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,027.88 : 336,755.03 = 136,597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,027.88/336,755.03 = 136,597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,027.88x = 336,755.03 × 136,597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,027.88x = 45,999,989,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,989,501.83/244,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,503.01

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