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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,640.09, 343,123.36 and 135,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,640.09, 343,123.36 and 135,462.84 is: 186,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,640.09 : 343,123.36 = 135,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,640.09/343,123.36 = 135,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,640.09x = 343,123.36 × 135,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,640.09x = 46,480,462,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480,462,423.01/248,640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,938.73

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