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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,551.71, 343,005.36 and 135,374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,551.71, 343,005.36 and 135,374.46 is: 186,818.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,551.71 : 343,005.36 = 135,374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,551.71/343,005.36 = 135,374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,551.71x = 343,005.36 × 135,374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,551.71x = 46,434,165,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,434,165,387.11/248,551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,818.93

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