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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,049.93, 336,786.30 and 136,620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,049.93, 336,786.30 and 136,620.84 is: 188,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,049.93 : 336,786.30 = 136,620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,049.93/336,786.30 = 136,620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,049.93x = 336,786.30 × 136,620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,049.93x = 46,012,027,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,012,027,206.49/244,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,535.31

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