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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,621.80, 343,086.18 and 135,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,621.80, 343,086.18 and 135,444.20 is: 186,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,621.80 : 343,086.18 = 135,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,621.80/343,086.18 = 135,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,621.80x = 343,086.18 × 135,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,621.80x = 46,469,033,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469,033,181.16/248,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,906.51

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