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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,039.22, 336,781.16 and 136,608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,039.22, 336,781.16 and 136,608.61 is: 188,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,039.22 : 336,781.16 = 136,608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,039.22/336,781.16 = 136,608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,039.22x = 336,781.16 × 136,608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,039.22x = 46,007,206,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,206,141.79/244,039.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,523.82

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