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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,881.46, 343,456.76 and 135,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,881.46, 343,456.76 and 135,704.22 is: 187,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,881.46 : 343,456.76 = 135,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,881.46/343,456.76 = 135,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,881.46x = 343,456.76 × 135,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,881.46x = 46,608,531,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608,531,719.53/248,881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,272.01

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