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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,491, 337,398.36 and 135,603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,491, 337,398.36 and 135,603.12 is: 187,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,491 : 337,398.36 = 135,603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,491/337,398.36 = 135,603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,491x = 337,398.36 × 135,603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,491x = 45,752,270,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752,270,298.88/244,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,132.74

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