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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,265.04, 337,079.88 and 136,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,265.04, 337,079.88 and 136,839.60 is: 188,835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,265.04 : 337,079.88 = 136,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,265.04/337,079.88 = 136,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,265.04x = 337,079.88 × 136,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,265.04x = 46,125,875,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,875,947.25/244,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,835.36

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