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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,413.49, 342,811.91 and 135,237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,413.49, 342,811.91 and 135,237.05 is: 186,627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,413.49 : 342,811.91 = 135,237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,413.49/342,811.91 = 135,237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,413.49x = 342,811.91 × 135,237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,413.49x = 46,360,871,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360,871,413.27/248,413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,627.83

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