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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,699.77, 343,206.12 and 135,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,699.77, 343,206.12 and 135,522.52 is: 187,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,699.77 : 343,206.12 = 135,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,699.77/343,206.12 = 135,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,699.77x = 343,206.12 × 135,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,699.77x = 46,512,158,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512,158,261.82/248,699.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,021.32

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