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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,594.92, 343,059.24 and 135,417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,594.92, 343,059.24 and 135,417.67 is: 186,875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,594.92 : 343,059.24 = 135,417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,594.92/343,059.24 = 135,417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,594.92x = 343,059.24 × 135,417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,594.92x = 46,456,282,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456,282,952.77/248,594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,875.43

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