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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.91, 343,438.08 and 135,690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.91, 343,438.08 and 135,690.66 is: 187,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.91 : 343,438.08 = 135,690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.91/343,438.08 = 135,690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.91x = 343,438.08 × 135,690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.91x = 46,601,339,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601,339,744.33/248,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,253.31

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