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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,311.71, 337,159.43 and 136,878.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,311.71, 337,159.43 and 136,878.07 is: 188,896.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,311.71 : 337,159.43 = 136,878.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,311.71/337,159.43 = 136,878.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,311.71x = 337,159.43 × 136,878.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,311.71x = 46,149,732,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149,732,060.70/244,311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,896.93

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