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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,962.44, 343,564.02 and 135,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,962.44, 343,564.02 and 135,778.44 is: 187,371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,962.44 : 343,564.02 = 135,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,962.44/343,564.02 = 135,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,962.44x = 343,564.02 × 135,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,962.44x = 46,648,586,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,648,586,675.73/248,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,371.99

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