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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.40, 342,232.36 and 134,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.40, 342,232.36 and 134,824.20 is: 186,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.40 : 342,232.36 = 134,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.40/342,232.36 = 134,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.40x = 342,232.36 × 134,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.40x = 46,141,204,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,204,151.11/248,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,052.19

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