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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,600.88, 343,069.20 and 135,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,600.88, 343,069.20 and 135,423.72 is: 186,884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,600.88 : 343,069.20 = 135,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,600.88/343,069.20 = 135,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,600.88x = 343,069.20 × 135,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,600.88x = 46,459,707,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459,707,281.42/248,600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,884.73

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