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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,794.34, 343,336.20 and 135,617.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,794.34, 343,336.20 and 135,617.09 is: 187,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,794.34 : 343,336.20 = 135,617.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,794.34/343,336.20 = 135,617.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,794.34x = 343,336.20 × 135,617.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,794.34x = 46,562,256,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562,256,335.66/248,794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,151.59

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