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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,550.71, 343,003.97 and 135,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,550.71, 343,003.97 and 135,373.46 is: 186,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,550.71 : 343,003.97 = 135,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,550.71/343,003.97 = 135,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,550.71x = 343,003.97 × 135,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,550.71x = 46,433,634,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,433,634,212.64/248,550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,817.55

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