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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.56, 342,227.62 and 134,823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.56, 342,227.62 and 134,823.32 is: 186,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.56 : 342,227.62 = 134,823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.56/342,227.62 = 134,823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.56x = 342,227.62 × 134,823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.56x = 46,140,263,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140,263,924.10/248,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,048.28

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