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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.27, 337,714.32 and 135,822.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.27, 337,714.32 and 135,822.26 is: 187,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.27 : 337,714.32 = 135,822.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.27/337,714.32 = 135,822.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.27x = 337,714.32 × 135,822.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.27x = 45,869,123,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869,123,360.60/244,724.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,431.85

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