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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,938.37, 338,003.44 and 136,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,938.37, 338,003.44 and 136,049.77 is: 187,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,938.37 : 338,003.44 = 136,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,938.37/338,003.44 = 136,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,938.37x = 338,003.44 × 136,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,938.37x = 45,985,290,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,985,290,271.21/244,938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,742.29

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