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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,136.25, 336,936.78 and 136,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,136.25, 336,936.78 and 136,685.52 is: 188,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,136.25 : 336,936.78 = 136,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,136.25/336,936.78 = 136,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,136.25x = 336,936.78 × 136,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,136.25x = 46,054,378,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,054,378,981.43/244,136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,642.12

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