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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,000.06, 342,242.52 and 134,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,000.06, 342,242.52 and 134,825.24 is: 186,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,000.06 : 342,242.52 = 134,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,000.06/342,242.52 = 134,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,000.06x = 342,242.52 × 134,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,000.06x = 46,142,930,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,930,247.22/248,000.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,060.16

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