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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,907.20, 337,941.32 and 135,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,907.20, 337,941.32 and 135,996.72 is: 187,658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,907.20 : 337,941.32 = 135,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,907.20/337,941.32 = 135,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,907.20x = 337,941.32 × 135,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,907.20x = 45,958,911,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958,911,072.47/244,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,658.47

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