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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,552.24, 343,002.02 and 135,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,552.24, 343,002.02 and 135,375 is: 186,817.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,552.24 : 343,002.02 = 135,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,552.24/343,002.02 = 135,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,552.24x = 343,002.02 × 135,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,552.24x = 46,433,898,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,433,898,457.50/248,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,817.46

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