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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,318.92, 337,137.28 and 136,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,318.92, 337,137.28 and 136,866.16 is: 188,862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,318.92 : 337,137.28 = 136,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,318.92/337,137.28 = 136,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,318.92x = 337,137.28 × 136,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,318.92x = 46,142,684,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,684,906.44/244,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,862.51

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