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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,715.72, 343,217.70 and 135,536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,715.72, 343,217.70 and 135,536.04 is: 187,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,715.72 : 343,217.70 = 135,536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,715.72/343,217.70 = 135,536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,715.72x = 343,217.70 × 135,536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,715.72x = 46,518,367,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,367,915.91/248,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,034.29

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