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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,225.60, 337,021.52 and 136,790.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,225.60, 337,021.52 and 136,790.12 is: 188,764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,225.60 : 337,021.52 = 136,790.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,225.60/337,021.52 = 136,790.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,225.60x = 337,021.52 × 136,790.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,225.60x = 46,101,214,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,214,321.99/244,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,764.87

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