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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,372.32, 337,234.08 and 136,943.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,372.32, 337,234.08 and 136,943.82 is: 188,982.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,372.32 : 337,234.08 = 136,943.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,372.32/337,234.08 = 136,943.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,372.32x = 337,234.08 × 136,943.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,372.32x = 46,182,123,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182,123,149.39/244,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,982.63

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