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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,291.48, 337,131.92 and 136,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,291.48, 337,131.92 and 136,862.40 is: 188,875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,291.48 : 337,131.92 = 136,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,291.48/337,131.92 = 136,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,291.48x = 337,131.92 × 136,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,291.48x = 46,140,683,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140,683,687.81/244,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,875.53

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