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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,289.48, 337,129.16 and 136,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,289.48, 337,129.16 and 136,860.40 is: 188,872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,289.48 : 337,129.16 = 136,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,289.48/337,129.16 = 136,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,289.48x = 337,129.16 × 136,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,289.48x = 46,139,631,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139,631,689.26/244,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,872.77

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