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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,760.36, 343,280.16 and 135,580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,760.36, 343,280.16 and 135,580.68 is: 187,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,760.36 : 343,280.16 = 135,580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,760.36/343,280.16 = 135,580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,760.36x = 343,280.16 × 135,580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,760.36x = 46,542,157,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,157,523.31/248,760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,096.36

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