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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,232.61, 337,039.02 and 136,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,232.61, 337,039.02 and 136,803.66 is: 188,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,232.61 : 337,039.02 = 136,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,232.61/337,039.02 = 136,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,232.61x = 337,039.02 × 136,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,232.61x = 46,108,171,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108,171,498.81/244,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,787.94

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