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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,992.40, 374,914.20 and 136,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,992.40, 374,914.20 and 136,122 is: 204,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,992.40 : 374,914.20 = 136,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,992.40/374,914.20 = 136,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,992.40x = 374,914.20 × 136,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,992.40x = 51,034,070,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034,070,732.40/249,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,142.49

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