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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,322.16, 337,178.36 and 136,926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,322.16, 337,178.36 and 136,926.78 is: 188,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,322.16 : 337,178.36 = 136,926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,322.16/337,178.36 = 136,926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,322.16x = 337,178.36 × 136,926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,322.16x = 46,168,746,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,168,746,435.85/244,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,966.68

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