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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,731.50, 343,251.90 and 135,556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,731.50, 343,251.90 and 135,556.68 is: 187,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,731.50 : 343,251.90 = 135,556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,731.50/343,251.90 = 135,556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,731.50x = 343,251.90 × 135,556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,731.50x = 46,530,087,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,530,087,967.69/248,731.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,069.54

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