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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,957.28, 343,550.64 and 135,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,957.28, 343,550.64 and 135,773.28 is: 187,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,957.28 : 343,550.64 = 135,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,957.28/343,550.64 = 135,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,957.28x = 343,550.64 × 135,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,957.28x = 46,644,997,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,997,238.90/248,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,361.45

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