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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,711, 343,221.18 and 135,533.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,711, 343,221.18 and 135,533.78 is: 187,036.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,711 : 343,221.18 = 135,533.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,711/343,221.18 = 135,533.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,711x = 343,221.18 × 135,533.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,711x = 46,518,063,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,063,901.46/248,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,036.62

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