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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,547.72, 342,999.82 and 135,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,547.72, 342,999.82 and 135,370.46 is: 186,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,547.72 : 342,999.82 = 135,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,547.72/342,999.82 = 135,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,547.72x = 342,999.82 × 135,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,547.72x = 46,432,043,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,432,043,413.32/248,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,813.40

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