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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,386.07, 337,235.65 and 135,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,386.07, 337,235.65 and 135,489.40 is: 186,965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,386.07 : 337,235.65 = 135,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,386.07/337,235.65 = 135,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,386.07x = 337,235.65 × 135,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,386.07x = 45,691,855,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691,855,877.11/244,386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,965.88

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