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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,561.04, 343,014.76 and 135,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,561.04, 343,014.76 and 135,383.44 is: 186,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,561.04 : 343,014.76 = 135,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,561.04/343,014.76 = 135,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,561.04x = 343,014.76 × 135,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,561.04x = 46,438,518,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,518,179.57/248,561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,829.43

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