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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,179.98, 336,952.32 and 136,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,179.98, 336,952.32 and 136,725.38 is: 188,672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,179.98 : 336,952.32 = 136,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,179.98/336,952.32 = 136,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,179.98x = 336,952.32 × 136,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,179.98x = 46,069,932,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,069,932,309.12/244,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,672.03

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