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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,071.28, 371,679 and 135,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,071.28, 371,679 and 135,832.28 is: 203,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,071.28 : 371,679 = 135,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,071.28/371,679 = 135,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,071.28x = 371,679 × 135,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,071.28x = 50,486,005,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,486,005,998.12/248,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,514.11

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