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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,045.42, 336,782.82 and 136,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,045.42, 336,782.82 and 136,615.66 is: 188,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,045.42 : 336,782.82 = 136,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,045.42/336,782.82 = 136,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,045.42x = 336,782.82 × 136,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,045.42x = 46,009,807,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009,807,230.96/244,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,529.69

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