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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,973.63, 343,587.70 and 135,796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,973.63, 343,587.70 and 135,796.38 is: 187,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,973.63 : 343,587.70 = 135,796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,973.63/343,587.70 = 135,796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,973.63x = 343,587.70 × 135,796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,973.63x = 46,657,965,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657,965,872.53/248,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,401.24

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