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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,595.36, 343,062.18 and 135,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,595.36, 343,062.18 and 135,415.68 is: 186,873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,595.36 : 343,062.18 = 135,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,595.36/343,062.18 = 135,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,595.36x = 343,062.18 × 135,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,595.36x = 46,455,998,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455,998,386.98/248,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,873.96

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