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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,179.60, 336,951.81 and 136,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,179.60, 336,951.81 and 136,725 is: 188,671.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,179.60 : 336,951.81 = 136,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,179.60/336,951.81 = 136,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,179.60x = 336,951.81 × 136,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,179.60x = 46,069,736,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,069,736,222.25/244,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,671.52

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