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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,866.68, 343,436.36 and 135,689.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,866.68, 343,436.36 and 135,689.43 is: 187,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,866.68 : 343,436.36 = 135,689.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,866.68/343,436.36 = 135,689.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,866.68x = 343,436.36 × 135,689.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,866.68x = 46,600,683,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,600,683,929.67/248,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,251.60

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