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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,796.34, 343,338.96 and 135,619.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,796.34, 343,338.96 and 135,619.09 is: 187,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,796.34 : 343,338.96 = 135,619.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,796.34/343,338.96 = 135,619.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,796.34x = 343,338.96 × 135,619.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,796.34x = 46,563,317,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563,317,316.75/248,796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,154.35

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