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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,540.66, 342,986.09 and 135,363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,540.66, 342,986.09 and 135,363.41 is: 186,801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,540.66 : 342,986.09 = 135,363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,540.66/342,986.09 = 135,363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,540.66x = 342,986.09 × 135,363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,540.66x = 46,427,764,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,764,333.22/248,540.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,801.49

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