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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,822.38, 337,857.39 and 135,928.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,822.38, 337,857.39 and 135,928.50 is: 187,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,822.38 : 337,857.39 = 135,928.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,822.38/337,857.39 = 135,928.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,822.38x = 337,857.39 × 135,928.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,822.38x = 45,924,448,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924,448,236.62/244,822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,582.72

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