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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,593.42, 343,057.17 and 135,416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,593.42, 343,057.17 and 135,416.17 is: 186,873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,593.42 : 343,057.17 = 135,416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,593.42/343,057.17 = 135,416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,593.42x = 343,057.17 × 135,416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,593.42x = 46,455,488,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455,488,052.44/248,593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,873.36

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