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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,984.38, 343,598.44 and 135,807.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,984.38, 343,598.44 and 135,807.13 is: 187,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,984.38 : 343,598.44 = 135,807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,984.38/343,598.44 = 135,807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,984.38x = 343,598.44 × 135,807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,984.38x = 46,663,116,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663,116,290.89/248,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,413.83

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