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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,180.17, 336,960.81 and 135,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,180.17, 336,960.81 and 135,280.08 is: 186,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,180.17 : 336,960.81 = 135,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,180.17/336,960.81 = 135,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,180.17x = 336,960.81 × 135,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,180.17x = 45,584,085,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,584,085,333.66/244,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,682.18

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