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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,822.88, 337,858.08 and 135,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,822.88, 337,858.08 and 135,929 is: 187,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,822.88 : 337,858.08 = 135,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,822.88/337,858.08 = 135,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,822.88x = 337,858.08 × 135,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,822.88x = 45,924,710,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924,710,956.32/244,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,583.41

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