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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,239.12, 337,051.80 and 136,810.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,239.12, 337,051.80 and 136,810.44 is: 188,799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,239.12 : 337,051.80 = 136,810.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,239.12/337,051.80 = 136,810.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,239.12x = 337,051.80 × 136,810.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,239.12x = 46,112,205,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112,205,060.79/244,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,799.42

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