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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,792, 344,713.23 and 136,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,792, 344,713.23 and 136,615.02 is: 188,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,792 : 344,713.23 = 136,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,792/344,713.23 = 136,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,792x = 344,713.23 × 136,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,792x = 47,093,004,810.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093,004,810.71/249,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,528.88

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