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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,254.06, 337,031.42 and 136,828.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,254.06, 337,031.42 and 136,828.62 is: 188,801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,254.06 : 337,031.42 = 136,828.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,254.06/337,031.42 = 136,828.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,254.06x = 337,031.42 × 136,828.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,254.06x = 46,115,543,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,115,543,411.10/244,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,801.54

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