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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.67, 337,490.65 and 135,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.67, 337,490.65 and 135,679.52 is: 187,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.67 : 337,490.65 = 135,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.67/337,490.65 = 135,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.67x = 337,490.65 × 135,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.67x = 45,790,570,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790,570,409.81/244,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,237.57

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