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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,293.48, 337,134.68 and 136,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,293.48, 337,134.68 and 136,864.40 is: 188,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,293.48 : 337,134.68 = 136,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,293.48/337,134.68 = 136,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,293.48x = 337,134.68 × 136,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,293.48x = 46,141,735,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,735,697.39/244,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,878.29

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