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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,184.12, 336,958 and 136,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,184.12, 336,958 and 136,729.52 is: 188,677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,184.12 : 336,958 = 136,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,184.12/336,958 = 136,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,184.12x = 336,958 × 136,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,184.12x = 46,072,105,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,105,600.16/244,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,677.73

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