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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,237.39, 337,058.35 and 135,341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,237.39, 337,058.35 and 135,341.43 is: 186,777.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,237.39 : 337,058.35 = 135,341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,237.39/337,058.35 = 135,341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,237.39x = 337,058.35 × 135,341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,237.39x = 45,617,960,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,960,227.30/244,237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,777.14

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