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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,323.81, 344,066.94 and 136,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,323.81, 344,066.94 and 136,146.56 is: 187,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,323.81 : 344,066.94 = 136,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,323.81/344,066.94 = 136,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,323.81x = 344,066.94 × 136,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,323.81x = 46,843,528,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843,528,570.39/249,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,882.29

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