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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,277, 342,619.38 and 135,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,277, 342,619.38 and 135,097.80 is: 186,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,277 : 342,619.38 = 135,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,277/342,619.38 = 135,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,277x = 342,619.38 × 135,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,277x = 46,287,124,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,124,475.36/248,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,433.40

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