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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,374.52, 337,240.92 and 136,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,374.52, 337,240.92 and 136,968.52 is: 189,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,374.52 : 337,240.92 = 136,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,374.52/337,240.92 = 136,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,374.52x = 337,240.92 × 136,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,374.52x = 46,191,389,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,389,695.84/244,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,018.85

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