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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,889.28, 343,470.72 and 135,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,889.28, 343,470.72 and 135,713.92 is: 187,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,889.28 : 343,470.72 = 135,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,889.28/343,470.72 = 135,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,889.28x = 343,470.72 × 135,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,889.28x = 46,613,757,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,613,757,816.42/248,889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,287.13

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