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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,337.50, 342,705.76 and 135,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,337.50, 342,705.76 and 135,161.06 is: 186,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,337.50 : 342,705.76 = 135,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,337.50/342,705.76 = 135,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,337.50x = 342,705.76 × 135,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,337.50x = 46,320,473,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320,473,789.71/248,337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,522.27

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