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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,681.34, 343,180.36 and 135,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,681.34, 343,180.36 and 135,504.08 is: 186,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,681.34 : 343,180.36 = 135,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,681.34/343,180.36 = 135,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,681.34x = 343,180.36 × 135,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,681.34x = 46,502,338,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502,338,955.87/248,681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,995.69

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