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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,185.12, 336,959.38 and 136,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,185.12, 336,959.38 and 136,730.52 is: 188,679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,185.12 : 336,959.38 = 136,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,185.12/336,959.38 = 136,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,185.12x = 336,959.38 × 136,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,185.12x = 46,072,631,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,631,246.28/244,185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,679.11

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