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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,744.39, 337,742.03 and 135,842.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,744.39, 337,742.03 and 135,842.38 is: 187,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,744.39 : 337,742.03 = 135,842.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,744.39/337,742.03 = 135,842.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,744.39x = 337,742.03 × 135,842.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,744.39x = 45,879,681,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,879,681,181.23/244,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,459.58

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