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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,665.83, 337,638.15 and 135,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,665.83, 337,638.15 and 135,786.60 is: 187,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,665.83 : 337,638.15 = 135,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,665.83/337,638.15 = 135,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,665.83x = 337,638.15 × 135,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,665.83x = 45,846,738,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846,738,194.13/244,665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,385.13

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