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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,541.16, 337,458.83 and 135,645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,541.16, 337,458.83 and 135,645.03 is: 187,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,541.16 : 337,458.83 = 135,645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,541.16/337,458.83 = 135,645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,541.16x = 337,458.83 × 135,645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,541.16x = 45,774,612,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774,612,440.89/244,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,185.72

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