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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,658.94, 344,529.51 and 136,481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,658.94, 344,529.51 and 136,481.78 is: 188,344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,658.94 : 344,529.51 = 136,481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,658.94/344,529.51 = 136,481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,658.94x = 344,529.51 × 136,481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,658.94x = 47,022,000,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022,000,787.33/249,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,344.95

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