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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,011.89, 342,262.02 and 134,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,011.89, 342,262.02 and 134,834.64 is: 186,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,011.89 : 342,262.02 = 134,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,011.89/342,262.02 = 134,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,011.89x = 342,262.02 × 134,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,011.89x = 46,148,776,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,776,252.37/248,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,074.85

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