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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,937.12, 343,541.52 and 135,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,937.12, 343,541.52 and 135,766.24 is: 187,361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,937.12 : 343,541.52 = 135,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,937.12/343,541.52 = 135,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,937.12x = 343,541.52 × 135,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,937.12x = 46,641,340,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641,340,454.28/248,937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,361.93

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