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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,348.32, 337,221.36 and 136,917.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,348.32, 337,221.36 and 136,917.12 is: 188,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,348.32 : 337,221.36 = 136,917.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,348.32/337,221.36 = 136,917.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,348.32x = 337,221.36 × 136,917.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,348.32x = 46,171,377,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,171,377,413.68/244,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,957.21

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