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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,892.20, 337,985.34 and 136,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,892.20, 337,985.34 and 136,021 is: 187,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,892.20 : 337,985.34 = 136,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,892.20/337,985.34 = 136,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,892.20x = 337,985.34 × 136,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,892.20x = 45,973,103,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,973,103,932.14/244,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,727.92

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