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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,983.88, 343,597.75 and 135,806.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,983.88, 343,597.75 and 135,806.63 is: 187,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,983.88 : 343,597.75 = 135,806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,983.88/343,597.75 = 135,806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,983.88x = 343,597.75 × 135,806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,983.88x = 46,662,850,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,662,850,445.58/248,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,413.14

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