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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,949.52, 343,546.59 and 135,772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,949.52, 343,546.59 and 135,772.27 is: 187,363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,949.52 : 343,546.59 = 135,772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,949.52/343,546.59 = 135,772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,949.52x = 343,546.59 × 135,772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,949.52x = 46,644,100,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,100,375.06/248,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,363.69

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