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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,978.28, 343,579.62 and 135,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,978.28, 343,579.62 and 135,794.28 is: 187,390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,978.28 : 343,579.62 = 135,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,978.28/343,579.62 = 135,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,978.28x = 343,579.62 × 135,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,978.28x = 46,656,147,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656,147,120.57/248,978.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,390.43

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