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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.02, 342,226.94 and 134,822.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.02, 342,226.94 and 134,822.78 is: 186,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.02 : 342,226.94 = 134,822.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.02/342,226.94 = 134,822.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.02x = 342,226.94 × 134,822.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.02x = 46,139,987,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139,987,441.69/248,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,047.57

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