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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,014.71, 342,258.62 and 134,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,014.71, 342,258.62 and 134,837.46 is: 186,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,014.71 : 342,258.62 = 134,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,014.71/342,258.62 = 134,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,014.71x = 342,258.62 × 134,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,014.71x = 46,149,282,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149,282,309.72/248,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,074.78

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