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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.38, 343,199.57 and 135,518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.38, 343,199.57 and 135,518.13 is: 187,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.38 : 343,199.57 = 135,518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.38/343,199.57 = 135,518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.38x = 343,199.57 × 135,518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.38x = 46,509,763,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509,763,265.61/248,695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,014.99

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