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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,272.50, 342,617.67 and 135,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,272.50, 342,617.67 and 135,096.06 is: 186,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,272.50 : 342,617.67 = 135,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,272.50/342,617.67 = 135,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,272.50x = 342,617.67 × 135,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,272.50x = 46,286,297,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286,297,303.38/248,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,433.44

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