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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,717.22, 343,219.77 and 135,537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,717.22, 343,219.77 and 135,537.54 is: 187,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,717.22 : 343,219.77 = 135,537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,717.22/343,219.77 = 135,537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,717.22x = 343,219.77 × 135,537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,717.22x = 46,519,163,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519,163,305.17/248,717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,036.36

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