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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,636.18, 337,600.70 and 135,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,636.18, 337,600.70 and 135,742.48 is: 187,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,636.18 : 337,600.70 = 135,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,636.18/337,600.70 = 135,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,636.18x = 337,600.70 × 135,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,636.18x = 45,826,756,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826,756,267.74/244,636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,326.16

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