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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,714.52, 343,233.32 and 135,544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,714.52, 343,233.32 and 135,544.56 is: 187,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,714.52 : 343,233.32 = 135,544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,714.52/343,233.32 = 135,544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,714.52x = 343,233.32 × 135,544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,714.52x = 46,523,409,336.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523,409,336.74/248,714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,055.46

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