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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,950.02, 343,547.28 and 135,772.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,950.02, 343,547.28 and 135,772.77 is: 187,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,950.02 : 343,547.28 = 135,772.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,950.02/343,547.28 = 135,772.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,950.02x = 343,547.28 × 135,772.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,950.02x = 46,644,365,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,365,831.57/248,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,364.38

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