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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,449.56, 342,861.18 and 135,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,449.56, 342,861.18 and 135,273 is: 186,677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,449.56 : 342,861.18 = 135,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,449.56/342,861.18 = 135,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,449.56x = 342,861.18 × 135,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,449.56x = 46,379,860,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379,860,402.14/248,449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,677.17

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