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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,686.78, 343,188.18 and 135,509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,686.78, 343,188.18 and 135,509.52 is: 187,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,686.78 : 343,188.18 = 135,509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,686.78/343,188.18 = 135,509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,686.78x = 343,188.18 × 135,509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,686.78x = 46,505,265,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,505,265,541.47/248,686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,003.37

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