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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,042.56, 336,739.95 and 136,617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,042.56, 336,739.95 and 136,617.12 is: 188,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,042.56 : 336,739.95 = 136,617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,042.56/336,739.95 = 136,617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,042.56x = 336,739.95 × 136,617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,042.56x = 46,004,442,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,442,157.94/244,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,509.91

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