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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,323.85, 342,688.44 and 135,147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,323.85, 342,688.44 and 135,147.77 is: 186,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,323.85 : 342,688.44 = 135,147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,323.85/342,688.44 = 135,147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,323.85x = 342,688.44 × 135,147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,323.85x = 46,313,576,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,313,576,757.34/248,323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,504.75

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