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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,861.83, 337,892.85 and 135,960.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,861.83, 337,892.85 and 135,960.57 is: 187,616.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,861.83 : 337,892.85 = 135,960.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,861.83/337,892.85 = 135,960.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,861.83x = 337,892.85 × 135,960.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,861.83x = 45,940,104,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,940,104,484.92/244,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,616.44

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