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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,641.59, 343,125.43 and 135,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,641.59, 343,125.43 and 135,464.34 is: 186,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,641.59 : 343,125.43 = 135,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,641.59/343,125.43 = 135,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,641.59x = 343,125.43 × 135,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,641.59x = 46,481,259,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481,259,912.17/248,641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,940.81

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