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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,122, 343,795.66 and 135,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,122, 343,795.66 and 135,952.04 is: 187,617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,122 : 343,795.66 = 135,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,122/343,795.66 = 135,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,122x = 343,795.66 × 135,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,122x = 46,739,721,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,739,721,320.15/249,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,617.80

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