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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,607.41, 343,077.59 and 135,429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,607.41, 343,077.59 and 135,429.89 is: 186,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,607.41 : 343,077.59 = 135,429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,607.41/343,077.59 = 135,429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,607.41x = 343,077.59 × 135,429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,607.41x = 46,462,958,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,462,958,898.35/248,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,892.90

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