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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,683.28, 344,562.90 and 136,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,683.28, 344,562.90 and 136,506 is: 188,378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,683.28 : 344,562.90 = 136,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,683.28/344,562.90 = 136,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,683.28x = 344,562.90 × 136,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,683.28x = 47,034,903,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,034,903,227.40/249,683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,378.27

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