Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,578.24, 344,417.96 and 136,400.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 249,578.24, 344,417.96 and 136,400.99 is: 188,233.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,578.24 : 344,417.96 = 136,400.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,578.24/344,417.96 = 136,400.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,578.24x = 344,417.96 × 136,400.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,578.24x = 46,978,949,336.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,978,949,336.69/249,578.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,233.36
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