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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,085.65, 336,799.33 and 136,660.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,085.65, 336,799.33 and 136,660.21 is: 188,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,085.65 : 336,799.33 = 136,660.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,085.65/336,799.33 = 136,660.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,085.65x = 336,799.33 × 136,660.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,085.65x = 46,027,067,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,067,165.66/244,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,569.33

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