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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,231.80, 337,029.90 and 136,800.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,231.80, 337,029.90 and 136,800.12 is: 188,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,231.80 : 337,029.90 = 136,800.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,231.80/337,029.90 = 136,800.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,231.80x = 337,029.90 × 136,800.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,231.80x = 46,105,730,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,105,730,763.59/244,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,778.57

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