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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,018.46, 342,263.78 and 134,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,018.46, 342,263.78 and 134,841.22 is: 186,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,018.46 : 342,263.78 = 134,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,018.46/342,263.78 = 134,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,018.46x = 342,263.78 × 134,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,018.46x = 46,151,265,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,151,265,657.01/248,018.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,079.96

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