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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,021.52, 342,272.10 and 134,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,021.52, 342,272.10 and 134,846.68 is: 186,089.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,021.52 : 342,272.10 = 134,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,021.52/342,272.10 = 134,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,021.52x = 342,272.10 × 134,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,021.52x = 46,154,256,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154,256,341.63/248,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,089.72

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