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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,334.88, 337,147.92 and 136,896.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,334.88, 337,147.92 and 136,896.48 is: 188,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,334.88 : 337,147.92 = 136,896.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,334.88/337,147.92 = 136,896.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,334.88x = 337,147.92 × 136,896.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,334.88x = 46,154,363,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154,363,487.32/244,334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,897.97

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