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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,004.18, 342,246.06 and 134,826.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,004.18, 342,246.06 and 134,826.93 is: 186,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,004.18 : 342,246.06 = 134,826.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,004.18/342,246.06 = 134,826.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,004.18x = 342,246.06 × 134,826.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,004.18x = 46,143,985,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,985,574.40/248,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,061.32

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