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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,328.27, 337,168.78 and 136,897.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,328.27, 337,168.78 and 136,897.97 is: 188,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,328.27 : 337,168.78 = 136,897.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,328.27/337,168.78 = 136,897.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,328.27x = 337,168.78 × 136,897.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,328.27x = 46,157,721,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157,721,529.38/244,328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,916.83

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