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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,874, 343,451.56 and 135,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,874, 343,451.56 and 135,697.20 is: 187,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,874 : 343,451.56 = 135,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,874/343,451.56 = 135,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,874x = 343,451.56 × 135,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,874x = 46,605,415,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,605,415,027.63/248,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,265.10

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