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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,272.58, 337,073.61 and 136,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,272.58, 337,073.61 and 136,847.14 is: 188,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,272.58 : 337,073.61 = 136,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,272.58/337,073.61 = 136,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,272.58x = 337,073.61 × 136,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,272.58x = 46,127,559,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,127,559,497.98/244,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,836.42

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