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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,329.08, 337,169.90 and 136,898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,329.08, 337,169.90 and 136,898.78 is: 188,917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,329.08 : 337,169.90 = 136,898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,329.08/337,169.90 = 136,898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,329.08x = 337,169.90 × 136,898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,329.08x = 46,158,147,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158,147,962.72/244,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,917.95

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