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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,317.92, 337,135.91 and 136,865.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,317.92, 337,135.91 and 136,865.16 is: 188,861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,317.92 : 337,135.91 = 136,865.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,317.92/337,135.91 = 136,865.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,317.92x = 337,135.91 × 136,865.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,317.92x = 46,142,159,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,159,579.57/244,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,861.14

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