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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,311.23, 337,182.78 and 136,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,311.23, 337,182.78 and 136,904.02 is: 188,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,311.23 : 337,182.78 = 136,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,311.23/337,182.78 = 136,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,311.23x = 337,182.78 × 136,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,311.23x = 46,161,678,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161,678,056.78/244,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,946.20

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