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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.04, 342,228.36 and 134,823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.04, 342,228.36 and 134,823.28 is: 186,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.04 : 342,228.36 = 134,823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.04/342,228.36 = 134,823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.04x = 342,228.36 × 134,823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.04x = 46,140,350,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140,350,004.22/248,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,049.02

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