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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,639.09, 343,121.97 and 135,461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,639.09, 343,121.97 and 135,461.84 is: 186,937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,639.09 : 343,121.97 = 135,461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,639.09/343,121.97 = 135,461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,639.09x = 343,121.97 × 135,461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,639.09x = 46,479,932,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,479,932,193.00/248,639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,937.35

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