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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,991.15, 338,104.50 and 136,108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,991.15, 338,104.50 and 136,108.25 is: 187,838.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,991.15 : 338,104.50 = 136,108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,991.15/338,104.50 = 136,108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,991.15x = 338,104.50 × 136,108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,991.15x = 46,018,811,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,018,811,812.13/244,991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,838.67

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