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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,328.08, 337,168.52 and 136,897.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,328.08, 337,168.52 and 136,897.78 is: 188,916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,328.08 : 337,168.52 = 136,897.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,328.08/337,168.52 = 136,897.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,328.08x = 337,168.52 × 136,897.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,328.08x = 46,157,620,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157,620,859.84/244,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,916.56

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