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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,854.23, 337,932.92 and 135,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,854.23, 337,932.92 and 135,983.03 is: 187,675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,854.23 : 337,932.92 = 135,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,854.23/337,932.92 = 135,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,854.23x = 337,932.92 × 135,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,854.23x = 45,953,141,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953,141,718.43/244,854.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,675.51

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