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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,237.05, 337,068.09 and 136,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,237.05, 337,068.09 and 136,829.16 is: 188,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,237.05 : 337,068.09 = 136,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,237.05/337,068.09 = 136,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,237.05x = 337,068.09 × 136,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,237.05x = 46,120,743,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,743,617.50/244,237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,835.98

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