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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,021.46, 342,267.93 and 134,844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,021.46, 342,267.93 and 134,844.21 is: 186,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,021.46 : 342,267.93 = 134,844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,021.46/342,267.93 = 134,844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,021.46x = 342,267.93 × 134,844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,021.46x = 46,152,848,629.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,848,629.19/248,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,084.09

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