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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,998.46, 338,086.37 and 136,109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,998.46, 338,086.37 and 136,109.82 is: 187,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,998.46 : 338,086.37 = 136,109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,998.46/338,086.37 = 136,109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,998.46x = 338,086.37 × 136,109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,998.46x = 46,016,873,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016,873,779.66/244,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,825.16

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