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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,004.48, 342,255.36 and 137,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,004.48, 342,255.36 and 137,626.24 is: 189,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,004.48 : 342,255.36 = 137,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,004.48/342,255.36 = 137,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,004.48x = 342,255.36 × 137,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,004.48x = 47,103,318,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,318,316.65/248,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,929.30

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