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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,982.83, 343,583.48 and 135,783.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,982.83, 343,583.48 and 135,783.71 is: 187,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,982.83 : 343,583.48 = 135,783.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,982.83/343,583.48 = 135,783.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,982.83x = 343,583.48 × 135,783.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,982.83x = 46,653,038,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653,038,930.19/248,982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,374.52

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