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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,362.57, 337,219.35 and 136,932.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,362.57, 337,219.35 and 136,932.57 is: 188,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,362.57 : 337,219.35 = 136,932.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,362.57/337,219.35 = 136,932.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,362.57x = 337,219.35 × 136,932.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,362.57x = 46,176,312,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,176,312,249.23/244,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,966.39

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