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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,102.61, 336,896.96 and 136,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,102.61, 336,896.96 and 136,679.56 is: 188,637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,102.61 : 336,896.96 = 136,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,102.61/336,896.96 = 136,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,102.61x = 336,896.96 × 136,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,102.61x = 46,046,928,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,928,258.14/244,102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,637.59

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