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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,643.08, 343,127.48 and 135,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,643.08, 343,127.48 and 135,465.84 is: 186,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,643.08 : 343,127.48 = 135,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,643.08/343,127.48 = 135,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,643.08x = 343,127.48 × 135,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,643.08x = 46,482,052,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482,052,305.28/248,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,942.88

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