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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,186.12, 336,960.76 and 136,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,186.12, 336,960.76 and 136,731.52 is: 188,680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,186.12 : 336,960.76 = 136,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,186.12/336,960.76 = 136,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,186.12x = 336,960.76 × 136,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,186.12x = 46,073,156,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073,156,895.16/244,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,680.49

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