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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,372.60, 337,238.58 and 136,942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,372.60, 337,238.58 and 136,942.12 is: 188,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,372.60 : 337,238.58 = 136,942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,372.60/337,238.58 = 136,942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,372.60x = 337,238.58 × 136,942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,372.60x = 46,182,166,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182,166,090.99/244,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,982.59

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