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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,887.39, 344,844.83 and 136,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,887.39, 344,844.83 and 136,710.14 is: 188,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,887.39 : 344,844.83 = 136,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,887.39/344,844.83 = 136,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,887.39x = 344,844.83 × 136,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,887.39x = 47,143,784,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143,784,775.89/249,887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,660.12

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