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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,060.56, 336,764.82 and 136,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,060.56, 336,764.82 and 136,635.12 is: 188,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,060.56 : 336,764.82 = 136,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,060.56/336,764.82 = 136,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,060.56x = 336,764.82 × 136,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,060.56x = 46,013,901,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,013,901,592.48/244,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,534.77

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