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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,608.12, 343,089.66 and 135,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,608.12, 343,089.66 and 135,437.08 is: 186,908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,608.12 : 343,089.66 = 135,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,608.12/343,089.66 = 135,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,608.12x = 343,089.66 × 135,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,608.12x = 46,467,061,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,061,728.59/248,608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,908.87

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