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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,983.62, 343,601.50 and 135,806.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,983.62, 343,601.50 and 135,806.38 is: 187,415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,983.62 : 343,601.50 = 135,806.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,983.62/343,601.50 = 135,806.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,983.62x = 343,601.50 × 135,806.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,983.62x = 46,663,275,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663,275,877.57/248,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,415.04

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