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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,975.88, 343,591.38 and 135,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,975.88, 343,591.38 and 135,802.68 is: 187,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,975.88 : 343,591.38 = 135,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,975.88/343,591.38 = 135,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,975.88x = 343,591.38 × 135,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,975.88x = 46,660,630,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,660,630,228.90/248,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,410.24

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