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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,745.84, 337,784.43 and 135,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,745.84, 337,784.43 and 135,875.16 is: 187,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,745.84 : 337,784.43 = 135,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,745.84/337,784.43 = 135,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,745.84x = 337,784.43 × 135,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,745.84x = 45,896,513,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896,513,471.76/244,745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,527.25

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