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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,272.50, 342,613.17 and 135,093.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,272.50, 342,613.17 and 135,093.30 is: 186,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,272.50 : 342,613.17 = 135,093.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,272.50/342,613.17 = 135,093.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,272.50x = 342,613.17 × 135,093.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,272.50x = 46,284,743,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284,743,758.76/248,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,427.19

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