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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,364, 342,743.94 and 135,187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,364, 342,743.94 and 135,187.56 is: 186,559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,364 : 342,743.94 = 135,187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,364/342,743.94 = 135,187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,364x = 342,743.94 × 135,187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,364x = 46,334,716,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334,716,953.39/248,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,559.71

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