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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,741.29, 337,763.33 and 135,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,741.29, 337,763.33 and 135,855.87 is: 187,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,741.29 : 337,763.33 = 135,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,741.29/337,763.33 = 135,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,741.29x = 337,763.33 × 135,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,741.29x = 45,887,131,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,887,131,051.25/244,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,492.40

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