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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,727.02, 337,718.12 and 135,825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,727.02, 337,718.12 and 135,825.02 is: 187,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,727.02 : 337,718.12 = 135,825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,727.02/337,718.12 = 135,825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,727.02x = 337,718.12 × 135,825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,727.02x = 45,870,570,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,870,570,403.36/244,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,435.66

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