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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,280.57, 337,103.25 and 136,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,280.57, 337,103.25 and 136,849.91 is: 188,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,280.57 : 337,103.25 = 136,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,280.57/337,103.25 = 136,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,280.57x = 337,103.25 × 136,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,280.57x = 46,132,549,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132,549,423.21/244,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,850.67

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