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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,002.02, 342,249.84 and 134,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,002.02, 342,249.84 and 134,832.06 is: 186,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,002.02 : 342,249.84 = 134,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,002.02/342,249.84 = 134,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,002.02x = 342,249.84 × 134,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,002.02x = 46,146,250,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,146,250,961.87/248,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,072.08

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