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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,029.49, 336,744.26 and 135,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,029.49, 336,744.26 and 135,126 is: 186,464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,029.49 : 336,744.26 = 135,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,029.49/336,744.26 = 135,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,029.49x = 336,744.26 × 135,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,029.49x = 45,502,904,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502,904,876.76/244,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,464.78

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