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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,212.52, 337,004.10 and 136,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,212.52, 337,004.10 and 136,777.24 is: 188,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,212.52 : 337,004.10 = 136,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,212.52/337,004.10 = 136,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,212.52x = 337,004.10 × 136,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,212.52x = 46,094,490,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,094,490,666.68/244,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,747.45

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