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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,003.02, 342,229.70 and 134,824.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,003.02, 342,229.70 and 134,824.78 is: 186,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,003.02 : 342,229.70 = 134,824.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,003.02/342,229.70 = 134,824.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,003.02x = 342,229.70 × 134,824.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,003.02x = 46,141,044,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,044,011.97/248,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,050.33

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