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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,038.22, 336,779.78 and 136,607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,038.22, 336,779.78 and 136,607.61 is: 188,522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,038.22 : 336,779.78 = 136,607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,038.22/336,779.78 = 136,607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,038.22x = 336,779.78 × 136,607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,038.22x = 46,006,681,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,681,422.01/244,038.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,522.44

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