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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,004.02, 342,231.08 and 134,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,004.02, 342,231.08 and 134,825.78 is: 186,051.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,004.02 : 342,231.08 = 134,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,004.02/342,231.08 = 134,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,004.02x = 342,231.08 × 134,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,004.02x = 46,141,572,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,572,301.24/248,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,051.71

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