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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,902.14, 343,484.32 and 135,724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,902.14, 343,484.32 and 135,724.89 is: 187,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,902.14 : 343,484.32 = 135,724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,902.14/343,484.32 = 135,724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,902.14x = 343,484.32 × 135,724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,902.14x = 46,619,371,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,619,371,548.72/248,902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,300.00

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