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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,294.48, 337,136.06 and 136,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,294.48, 337,136.06 and 136,865.40 is: 188,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,294.48 : 337,136.06 = 136,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,294.48/337,136.06 = 136,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,294.48x = 337,136.06 × 136,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,294.48x = 46,142,261,706.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,261,706.32/244,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,879.67

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