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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,291.48, 337,157.84 and 136,868.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,291.48, 337,157.84 and 136,868.77 is: 188,898.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,291.48 : 337,157.84 = 136,868.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,291.48/337,157.84 = 136,868.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,291.48x = 337,157.84 × 136,868.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,291.48x = 46,146,379,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,146,379,620.28/244,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,898.85

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