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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,679.01, 343,177.02 and 135,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,679.01, 343,177.02 and 135,501.76 is: 186,992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,679.01 : 343,177.02 = 135,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,679.01/343,177.02 = 135,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,679.01x = 343,177.02 × 135,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,679.01x = 46,501,090,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,501,090,630.53/248,679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,992.42

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