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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,622.34, 337,595.97 and 135,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,622.34, 337,595.97 and 135,762.30 is: 187,361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,622.34 : 337,595.97 = 135,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,622.34/337,595.97 = 135,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,622.34x = 337,595.97 × 135,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,622.34x = 45,832,805,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,805,357.93/244,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,361.49

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