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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,060.16, 371,662.28 and 135,821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,060.16, 371,662.28 and 135,821.16 is: 203,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,060.16 : 371,662.28 = 135,821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,060.16/371,662.28 = 135,821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,060.16x = 371,662.28 × 135,821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,060.16x = 50,479,601,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,479,601,997.84/248,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,497.42

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