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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,002.14, 342,245.37 and 134,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,002.14, 342,245.37 and 134,827.32 is: 186,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,002.14 : 342,245.37 = 134,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,002.14/342,245.37 = 134,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,002.14x = 342,245.37 × 134,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,002.14x = 46,144,026,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,026,019.51/248,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,063.02

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