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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,578.68, 343,038.06 and 135,401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,578.68, 343,038.06 and 135,401.16 is: 186,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,578.68 : 343,038.06 = 135,401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,578.68/343,038.06 = 135,401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,578.68x = 343,038.06 × 135,401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,578.68x = 46,447,751,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,447,751,248.15/248,578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,853.32

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