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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,333.18, 337,148.46 and 136,876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,333.18, 337,148.46 and 136,876.78 is: 188,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,333.18 : 337,148.46 = 136,876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,333.18/337,148.46 = 136,876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,333.18x = 337,148.46 × 136,876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,333.18x = 46,147,795,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,147,795,586.76/244,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,872.41

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