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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,721.22, 343,225.27 and 135,541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,721.22, 343,225.27 and 135,541.54 is: 187,041.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,721.22 : 343,225.27 = 135,541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,721.22/343,225.27 = 135,541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,721.22x = 343,225.27 × 135,541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,721.22x = 46,521,281,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,521,281,662.72/248,721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,041.87

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