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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,375.02, 337,241.61 and 136,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,375.02, 337,241.61 and 136,969.02 is: 189,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,375.02 : 337,241.61 = 136,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,375.02/337,241.61 = 136,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,375.02x = 337,241.61 × 136,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,375.02x = 46,191,652,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,652,824.92/244,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,019.54

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