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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,881.27, 337,924.78 and 135,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,881.27, 337,924.78 and 135,992.52 is: 187,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,881.27 : 337,924.78 = 135,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,881.27/337,924.78 = 135,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,881.27x = 337,924.78 × 135,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,881.27x = 45,955,242,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,955,242,062.66/244,881.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,663.36

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