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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,819.13, 343,369.62 and 135,641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,819.13, 343,369.62 and 135,641.88 is: 187,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,819.13 : 343,369.62 = 135,641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,819.13/343,369.62 = 135,641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,819.13x = 343,369.62 × 135,641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,819.13x = 46,575,300,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575,300,791.69/248,819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,185.37

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