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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,717, 344,604.22 and 136,539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,717, 344,604.22 and 136,539.75 is: 188,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,717 : 344,604.22 = 136,539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,717/344,604.22 = 136,539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,717x = 344,604.22 × 136,539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,717x = 47,052,174,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052,174,047.75/249,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,421.99

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