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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,819.38, 337,853.25 and 135,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,819.38, 337,853.25 and 135,925.50 is: 187,578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,819.38 : 337,853.25 = 135,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,819.38/337,853.25 = 135,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,819.38x = 337,853.25 × 135,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,819.38x = 45,922,871,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,922,871,932.88/244,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,578.58

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