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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,914.64, 337,977.24 and 136,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,914.64, 337,977.24 and 136,013.20 is: 187,695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,914.64 : 337,977.24 = 136,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,914.64/337,977.24 = 136,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,914.64x = 337,977.24 × 136,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,914.64x = 45,969,365,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,969,365,939.57/244,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,695.46

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