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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,033.56, 336,727.53 and 136,608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,033.56, 336,727.53 and 136,608.12 is: 188,497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,033.56 : 336,727.53 = 136,608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,033.56/336,727.53 = 136,608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,033.56x = 336,727.53 × 136,608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,033.56x = 45,999,714,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,714,825.54/244,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,497.50

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