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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,212.42, 337,008.96 and 136,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,212.42, 337,008.96 and 136,782.12 is: 188,756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,212.42 : 337,008.96 = 136,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,212.42/337,008.96 = 136,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,212.42x = 337,008.96 × 136,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,212.42x = 46,096,800,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,096,800,007.80/244,212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,756.98

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