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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,802.24, 343,350.60 and 135,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,802.24, 343,350.60 and 135,624.96 is: 187,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,802.24 : 343,350.60 = 135,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,802.24/343,350.60 = 135,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,802.24x = 343,350.60 × 135,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,802.24x = 46,566,911,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,566,911,390.98/248,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,164.36

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