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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,544.23, 342,990.99 and 135,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,544.23, 342,990.99 and 135,366.98 is: 186,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,544.23 : 342,990.99 = 135,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,544.23/342,990.99 = 135,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,544.23x = 342,990.99 × 135,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,544.23x = 46,429,652,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429,652,768.56/248,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,806.40

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