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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,725.72, 343,231.48 and 135,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,725.72, 343,231.48 and 135,546.04 is: 187,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,725.72 : 343,231.48 = 135,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,725.72/343,231.48 = 135,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,725.72x = 343,231.48 × 135,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,725.72x = 46,523,667,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523,667,917.34/248,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,048.08

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