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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,385.07, 337,234.28 and 135,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,385.07, 337,234.28 and 135,488.40 is: 186,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,385.07 : 337,234.28 = 135,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,385.07/337,234.28 = 135,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,385.07x = 337,234.28 × 135,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,385.07x = 45,691,332,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691,332,344.91/244,385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,964.50

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