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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,291.86, 337,120.74 and 136,862.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,291.86, 337,120.74 and 136,862.91 is: 188,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,291.86 : 337,120.74 = 136,862.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,291.86/337,120.74 = 136,862.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,291.86x = 337,120.74 × 136,862.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,291.86x = 46,139,325,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139,325,497.75/244,291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,869.68

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