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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,254.50, 337,065.18 and 136,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,254.50, 337,065.18 and 136,823.84 is: 188,813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,254.50 : 337,065.18 = 136,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,254.50/337,065.18 = 136,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,254.50x = 337,065.18 × 136,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,254.50x = 46,118,552,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118,552,257.89/244,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,813.52

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