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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,357.38, 337,227.17 and 136,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,357.38, 337,227.17 and 136,962.11 is: 189,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,357.38 : 337,227.17 = 136,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,357.38/337,227.17 = 136,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,357.38x = 337,227.17 × 136,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,357.38x = 46,187,344,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187,344,910.79/244,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,015.55

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