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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,015.04, 342,261.12 and 134,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,015.04, 342,261.12 and 134,837.44 is: 186,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,015.04 : 342,261.12 = 134,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,015.04/342,261.12 = 134,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,015.04x = 342,261.12 × 134,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,015.04x = 46,149,613,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149,613,232.33/248,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,075.87

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