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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,347.52, 337,191.42 and 135,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,347.52, 337,191.42 and 135,447.28 is: 186,912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,347.52 : 337,191.42 = 135,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,347.52/337,191.42 = 135,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,347.52x = 337,191.42 × 135,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,347.52x = 45,671,660,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671,660,678.34/244,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,912.72

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