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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,252.59, 337,064.87 and 136,826.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,252.59, 337,064.87 and 136,826.47 is: 188,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,252.59 : 337,064.87 = 136,826.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,252.59/337,064.87 = 136,826.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,252.59x = 337,064.87 × 136,826.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,252.59x = 46,119,395,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119,395,822.51/244,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,818.45

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