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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,694.84, 343,197.81 and 135,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,694.84, 343,197.81 and 135,517.59 is: 187,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,694.84 : 343,197.81 = 135,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,694.84/343,197.81 = 135,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,694.84x = 343,197.81 × 135,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,694.84x = 46,509,340,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509,340,104.48/248,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,013.69

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