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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,752.50, 343,278.15 and 135,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,752.50, 343,278.15 and 135,575.25 is: 187,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,752.50 : 343,278.15 = 135,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,752.50/343,278.15 = 135,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,752.50x = 343,278.15 × 135,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,752.50x = 46,540,021,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,021,005.79/248,752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,093.68

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