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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,000.14, 342,242.61 and 134,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,000.14, 342,242.61 and 134,825.32 is: 186,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,000.14 : 342,242.61 = 134,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,000.14/342,242.61 = 134,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,000.14x = 342,242.61 × 134,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,000.14x = 46,142,969,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,969,410.89/248,000.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,060.26

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