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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,780.96, 343,314.24 and 135,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,780.96, 343,314.24 and 135,604.16 is: 187,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,780.96 : 343,314.24 = 135,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,780.96/343,314.24 = 135,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,780.96x = 343,314.24 × 135,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,780.96x = 46,554,839,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,554,839,131.24/248,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,131.84

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