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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,664.08, 343,146.80 and 135,487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,664.08, 343,146.80 and 135,487.68 is: 186,967.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,664.08 : 343,146.80 = 135,487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,664.08/343,146.80 = 135,487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,664.08x = 343,146.80 × 135,487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,664.08x = 46,492,163,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492,163,831.42/248,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,967.75

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