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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,019.50, 342,269.34 and 134,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,019.50, 342,269.34 and 134,844.68 is: 186,086.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,019.50 : 342,269.34 = 134,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,019.50/342,269.34 = 134,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,019.50x = 342,269.34 × 134,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,019.50x = 46,153,199,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153,199,626.11/248,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,086.98

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