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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,019.41, 342,265.08 and 134,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,019.41, 342,265.08 and 134,842.16 is: 186,081.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,019.41 : 342,265.08 = 134,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,019.41/342,265.08 = 134,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,019.41x = 342,265.08 × 134,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,019.41x = 46,151,760,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,151,760,968.45/248,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,081.25

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