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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,951.02, 343,548.66 and 135,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,951.02, 343,548.66 and 135,773.77 is: 187,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,951.02 : 343,548.66 = 135,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,951.02/343,548.66 = 135,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,951.02x = 343,548.66 × 135,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,951.02x = 46,644,896,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,896,746.65/248,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,365.76

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