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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,006.02, 342,233.84 and 134,827.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,006.02, 342,233.84 and 134,827.78 is: 186,054.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,006.02 : 342,233.84 = 134,827.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,006.02/342,233.84 = 134,827.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,006.02x = 342,233.84 × 134,827.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,006.02x = 46,142,628,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,628,888.08/248,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,054.47

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