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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,957.44, 343,557.12 and 135,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,957.44, 343,557.12 and 135,773.44 is: 187,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,957.44 : 343,557.12 = 135,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,957.44/343,557.12 = 135,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,957.44x = 343,557.12 × 135,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,957.44x = 46,645,932,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,645,932,018.89/248,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,365.09

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