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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,015.96, 342,260.34 and 134,838.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,015.96, 342,260.34 and 134,838.71 is: 186,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,015.96 : 342,260.34 = 134,838.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,015.96/342,260.34 = 134,838.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,015.96x = 342,260.34 × 134,838.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,015.96x = 46,149,942,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149,942,729.76/248,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,076.50

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