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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,178.48, 336,950.26 and 136,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,178.48, 336,950.26 and 136,723.88 is: 188,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,178.48 : 336,950.26 = 136,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,178.48/336,950.26 = 136,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,178.48x = 336,950.26 × 136,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,178.48x = 46,069,144,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,069,144,887.65/244,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,669.97

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