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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,234.93, 337,040.26 and 136,804.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,234.93, 337,040.26 and 136,804.63 is: 188,788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,234.93 : 337,040.26 = 136,804.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,234.93/337,040.26 = 136,804.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,234.93x = 337,040.26 × 136,804.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,234.93x = 46,108,667,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108,667,511.74/244,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,788.18

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