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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,177.66, 342,483.63 and 135,000.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,177.66, 342,483.63 and 135,000.86 is: 186,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,177.66 : 342,483.63 = 135,000.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,177.66/342,483.63 = 135,000.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,177.66x = 342,483.63 × 135,000.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,177.66x = 46,235,584,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,235,584,585.92/248,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,300.35

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