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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,035.81, 336,730.64 and 136,610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,035.81, 336,730.64 and 136,610.37 is: 188,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,035.81 : 336,730.64 = 136,610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,035.81/336,730.64 = 136,610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,035.81x = 336,730.64 × 136,610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,035.81x = 46,000,896,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000,896,637.69/244,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,500.60

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