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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,883.20, 337,972.92 and 136,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,883.20, 337,972.92 and 136,012 is: 187,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,883.20 : 337,972.92 = 136,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,883.20/337,972.92 = 136,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,883.20x = 337,972.92 × 136,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,883.20x = 45,968,372,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968,372,795.04/244,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,715.50

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