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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,821.92, 343,372.50 and 135,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,821.92, 343,372.50 and 135,645.48 is: 187,189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,821.92 : 343,372.50 = 135,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,821.92/343,372.50 = 135,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,821.92x = 343,372.50 × 135,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,821.92x = 46,576,927,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,576,927,581.30/248,821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,189.81

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