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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,301.82, 337,143.10 and 136,869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,301.82, 337,143.10 and 136,869.50 is: 188,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,301.82 : 337,143.10 = 136,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,301.82/337,143.10 = 136,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,301.82x = 337,143.10 × 136,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,301.82x = 46,144,607,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,607,525.45/244,301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,883.60

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