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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,544.41, 342,991.26 and 135,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,544.41, 342,991.26 and 135,367.16 is: 186,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,544.41 : 342,991.26 = 135,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,544.41/342,991.26 = 135,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,544.41x = 342,991.26 × 135,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,544.41x = 46,429,751,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429,751,056.07/248,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,806.66

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