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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,145.73, 343,816.31 and 135,969.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,145.73, 343,816.31 and 135,969.29 is: 187,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,145.73 : 343,816.31 = 135,969.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,145.73/343,816.31 = 135,969.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,145.73x = 343,816.31 × 135,969.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,145.73x = 46,748,459,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,748,459,561.12/249,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,635.00

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