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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,299.81, 337,140.33 and 136,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,299.81, 337,140.33 and 136,867.50 is: 188,880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,299.81 : 337,140.33 = 136,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,299.81/337,140.33 = 136,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,299.81x = 337,140.33 × 136,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,299.81x = 46,143,554,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,554,116.28/244,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,880.84

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