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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,844.82, 344,785.84 and 136,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,844.82, 344,785.84 and 136,670 is: 188,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,844.82 : 344,785.84 = 136,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,844.82/344,785.84 = 136,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,844.82x = 344,785.84 × 136,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,844.82x = 47,121,880,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121,880,752.80/249,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,604.59

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