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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,332.18, 337,147.08 and 136,875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,332.18, 337,147.08 and 136,875.78 is: 188,871.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,332.18 : 337,147.08 = 136,875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,332.18/337,147.08 = 136,875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,332.18x = 337,147.08 × 136,875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,332.18x = 46,147,269,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,147,269,549.72/244,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,871.03

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