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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,291.69, 344,006.64 and 136,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,291.69, 344,006.64 and 136,114.44 is: 187,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,291.69 : 344,006.64 = 136,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,291.69/344,006.64 = 136,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,291.69x = 344,006.64 × 136,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,291.69x = 46,824,271,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824,271,159.88/249,291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,829.25

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