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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,734.20, 343,251.90 and 135,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,734.20, 343,251.90 and 135,555.96 is: 187,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,734.20 : 343,251.90 = 135,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,734.20/343,251.90 = 135,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,734.20x = 343,251.90 × 135,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,734.20x = 46,529,840,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,529,840,826.32/248,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,066.52

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