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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,966.47, 344,952.33 and 135,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,966.47, 344,952.33 and 135,244.82 is: 186,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,966.47 : 344,952.33 = 135,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,966.47/344,952.33 = 135,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,966.47x = 344,952.33 × 135,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,966.47x = 46,653,015,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653,015,779.43/249,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,637.09

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