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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,180.60, 342,487.32 and 135,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,180.60, 342,487.32 and 135,003.44 is: 186,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,180.60 : 342,487.32 = 135,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,180.60/342,487.32 = 135,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,180.60x = 342,487.32 × 135,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,180.60x = 46,236,966,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236,966,356.38/248,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,303.71

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