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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,728.72, 343,235.62 and 135,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,728.72, 343,235.62 and 135,549.04 is: 187,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,728.72 : 343,235.62 = 135,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,728.72/343,235.62 = 135,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,728.72x = 343,235.62 × 135,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,728.72x = 46,525,258,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525,258,784.80/248,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,052.22

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