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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,005.91, 343,629.24 and 135,831.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,005.91, 343,629.24 and 135,831.09 is: 187,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,005.91 : 343,629.24 = 135,831.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,005.91/343,629.24 = 135,831.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,005.91x = 343,629.24 × 135,831.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,005.91x = 46,675,534,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,675,534,225.07/249,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,447.50

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