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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,314.68, 337,144.88 and 136,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,314.68, 337,144.88 and 136,879.32 is: 188,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,314.68 : 337,144.88 = 136,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,314.68/337,144.88 = 136,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,314.68x = 337,144.88 × 136,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,314.68x = 46,148,161,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,161,915.88/244,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,888.21

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