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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,039.52, 336,780.24 and 136,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,039.52, 336,780.24 and 136,606.88 is: 188,520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,039.52 : 336,780.24 = 136,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,039.52/336,780.24 = 136,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,039.52x = 336,780.24 × 136,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,039.52x = 46,006,497,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,497,832.05/244,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,520.69

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