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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,900.04, 343,489.14 and 135,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,900.04, 343,489.14 and 135,729 is: 187,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,900.04 : 343,489.14 = 135,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,900.04/343,489.14 = 135,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,900.04x = 343,489.14 × 135,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,900.04x = 46,621,437,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621,437,483.06/248,900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,309.88

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