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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,996.41, 343,616.13 and 135,821.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,996.41, 343,616.13 and 135,821.59 is: 187,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,996.41 : 343,616.13 = 135,821.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,996.41/343,616.13 = 135,821.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,996.41x = 343,616.13 × 135,821.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,996.41x = 46,670,489,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,670,489,126.25/248,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,434.39

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