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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,302.80, 337,158.32 and 135,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,302.80, 337,158.32 and 135,433.76 is: 186,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,302.80 : 337,158.32 = 135,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,302.80/337,158.32 = 135,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,302.80x = 337,158.32 × 135,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,302.80x = 45,662,618,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662,618,992.88/244,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,909.93

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