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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,892.70, 337,986.03 and 136,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,892.70, 337,986.03 and 136,021.50 is: 187,728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,892.70 : 337,986.03 = 136,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,892.70/337,986.03 = 136,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,892.70x = 337,986.03 × 136,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,892.70x = 45,973,366,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,973,366,779.65/244,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,728.61

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