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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,620.83, 337,593.89 and 135,760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,620.83, 337,593.89 and 135,760.79 is: 187,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,620.83 : 337,593.89 = 135,760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,620.83/337,593.89 = 135,760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,620.83x = 337,593.89 × 135,760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,620.83x = 45,832,014,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,014,388.96/244,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,359.41

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