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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,389.78, 342,769.17 and 135,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,389.78, 342,769.17 and 135,210.10 is: 186,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,389.78 : 342,769.17 = 135,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,389.78/342,769.17 = 135,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,389.78x = 342,769.17 × 135,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,389.78x = 46,345,853,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345,853,752.62/248,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,585.19

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