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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,111.40, 336,858.86 and 135,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,111.40, 336,858.86 and 135,209.28 is: 186,580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,111.40 : 336,858.86 = 135,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,111.40/336,858.86 = 135,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,111.40x = 336,858.86 × 135,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,111.40x = 45,546,443,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,443,166.03/244,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,580.57

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