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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,670, 344,545.82 and 136,492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,670, 344,545.82 and 136,492.75 is: 188,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,670 : 344,545.82 = 136,492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,670/344,545.82 = 136,492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,670x = 344,545.82 × 136,492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,670x = 47,028,006,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,028,006,472.81/249,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,360.66

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