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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,032.83, 336,761.08 and 135,135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,032.83, 336,761.08 and 135,135.01 is: 186,483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,032.83 : 336,761.08 = 135,135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,032.83/336,761.08 = 135,135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,032.83x = 336,761.08 × 135,135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,032.83x = 45,508,211,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,508,211,145.91/244,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,483.97

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