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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,387, 342,774.10 and 135,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,387, 342,774.10 and 135,210.60 is: 186,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,387 : 342,774.10 = 135,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,387/342,774.10 = 135,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,387x = 342,774.10 × 135,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,387x = 46,346,691,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,346,691,725.46/248,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,590.65

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