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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,581.68, 343,042.20 and 135,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,581.68, 343,042.20 and 135,404.16 is: 186,857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,581.68 : 343,042.20 = 135,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,581.68/343,042.20 = 135,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,581.68x = 343,042.20 × 135,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,581.68x = 46,449,340,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,449,340,935.55/248,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,857.46

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