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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,039.42, 336,774.54 and 136,609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,039.42, 336,774.54 and 136,609.66 is: 188,521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,039.42 : 336,774.54 = 136,609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,039.42/336,774.54 = 136,609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,039.42x = 336,774.54 × 136,609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,039.42x = 46,006,655,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,655,406.06/244,039.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,521.41

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